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Term of the Day: Declaratory

Declaratory adj

: serving to declare, set forth, or explain: as
a : declaring what is the existing law
b : declaring a legal right or interpretation [ relief] see also declaratory judgment at judgment


Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.

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