English Explanatory Dictionary

declaratory judgment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ruling of a court in a civil case which declares the rights, duties, or obligations of each party in a dispute, but does not necessarily award any damages or other relief.

Word forms

declaratory judgment declaratory judgments

Related words

advisory opinion declaratory action declaratory relief declaratory ruling
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