'Declaratory' definitions:
Definition of 'declaratory'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration [syn: declarative, declaratory, asserting(a)] [ant: interrogative, interrogatory]
Definition of 'Declaratory'
From: GCIDE
- Declaratory \De*clar"a*to*ry\, a. [Cf. F. d['e]claratoire.] Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive; as, a clause declaratory of the will of the legislature. [1913 Webster]
- Declaratory act (Law), an act or statute which sets forth more clearly, and declares what is, the existing law. [1913 Webster]