A formal declaration or announcement , promulgated July 4, 1776, by the congress of the United States of America , in the name and behalf of the people of the […]

A declaration made by an alien, as a preliminary to naturalization , before a court of record , to the effect that it is bona fide his intention to become […]

The name given to an agreement announcing four important rules of international law effected between the principal European powers at the Congress of Paris in 1856. These rules are: (1) […]

See BILL OF RIGHTS

The act by which the person who holds the legal title to property or an estate acknowledges and declares that he holds the same in trust to the use of […]

A public and formal proclamation by a nation, through its executive or legislative department, that a state of war exists between itself and another nation, and forbidding all persons to […]

The part of insurance policy with the name, address, and details for the insured. The description and location of the property, risks, amount, period, and premiums are listed as well.

In Scotch law. An action whereby it Is sought to have some right of property, or of status, or other right judicially ascertained and declared. Bell.

Explanatory; designed to fix or elucidate what before was uncertain or doubtful.

In Scotch law. An action in which the right of the pursuer (or plaintiff) is craved to be declared, but nothing claimed to be done by the defender, (defendant.) Ersk. […]

In practice . A binding declaration of right in equity without consequential relief.

A declaratory judgment is one which simply declares the rights of the parties, or expresser, the opinion of the court on a question of law , without ordering anything to […]

That which clearly defines rights to be observed and wrongs to be eschewed.

One enacted for the purpose of removing doubts or putting an end to conflicting decisions in regard to what the law is in relation to a particular matter. It may […]

To solemnly assert a fact before witnesses, e. g., where a testator declares a paper signed by him to be his last will aud testament. Lane v. Lane, 95 N. […]

A shipment’s value for imports. It is used for resale and is declared by the owner and shipper. AKA entry value. Refer to declared value for carriage and declared value […]

A shipment’s value used to decide charges and limits the carriers liability. It is the cost price and is lower than the declared value for customs .

A shipment’s value a shipper declares for taxes. It is te sellig price and is higher or equal to the declared value for carriage .

In Scotch law. A plea to the Jurisdiction , on the ground that the judge Is interested in the suit.

In French law . Pleas to the jurisdiction of the court; also of lis pendens , and of connexili, (q. v.)

In English practice. The plea of sanctuary, or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction. 2 Hale, P. C. 236; 4 Bl. Comm. 333. Now abolished. 4 Steph. Comm. […]

In Scotch practice. An objection to the jurisdiction of a judge. Bell.

The way of setting up productin yields from oil or gas wells. It changes because of pressure, depletion, or maintenance time. An exponential hyperbolic or harmonic Arps equation is used.

The last stage in a products life that has declining sales and less customers. It is caused by obsolescence , customer changes, competition , or new requirements .

The unpaid amount of a loan that goes down with every payment. The interest and charges are done based on the balance