declaration

(dĕkˌlə-rāˈshən)

1. An explicit, formal announcement, either oral or written.
2. The act or process of declaring.
3. A statement of taxable goods or of properties subject to duty.
4. Law
   a. A formal statement by a plaintiff specifying the facts and circumstances constituting his or her cause of action.
   b. An unsworn statement of facts that is admissible as evidence.
5. Games A bid, especially the final bid of a hand in certain card games.