declaration-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: A formal statement with legal or social importance.

Commentary: DECLARATION[+legal][+public]

Examples:
His declaration of innocence rattled the court.
The government has made a declaration in the matter.
A declaration of independence resounded throughout the land.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 5, 6

Sense Number 2: (Customs) A statement of taxable goods.

Commentary: DECLARATION[+customs][+event]

Examples:
I made a declaration of several items in my bag.
My declaration was several pages long.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 3: (Contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting in the number of tricks that the bidder must make.

Commentary: DECLARATION[+card_game][+event]

Examples:
The player made a declaration.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4