Declaratory
(adjective)
Serving to make something known or clear.
Origin:
The word declaratory is derived from the latin word "declarare" which means to make clear or to make known. it has been in use since the late 16th century to describe something that serves to make something known or clear.
Examples:
- The court issued a declaratory judgment to settle the dispute.
- The declaratory statement made it clear that the company would no longer tolerate discrimination.
- The law passed was declaratory in nature and it clarified the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved.
- The government issued a declaratory policy on the use of the new technology.
- The declaratory resolution was passed by the council to make their position clear on the matter.