declaration

Universal Words noun 1 [C,U] an official or formal statement, especially about the plans of a government or an organization; the act of making such a statement: to issue / sign a declaration * the declaration of war * the Declaration of Independence (= of the United States) * The declaration asked governments to consider introducing new environmental taxes. 2 [C] a written or spoken statement, especially about what people feel or believe: a declaration of love / faith / guilt 3 [C] an official written statement giving information: a declaration of income * customs declarations (= giving details of goods that have been brought into a country) * The company will only provide insurance if the information on the proposal form and declaration is correct and complete.