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declaration of independence

n · noun

Simple meaning

A declaration of independence is an assertion by a polity in a defined territory that it is independent and constitutes a state.

Pronunciation

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dehklerayshuhnuhvihndihpehnduhns

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IPA pronunciation (US)

dɛklɚˈeɪʃəˈnʌvɪndɪˈpɛndəns

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

n

  1. A declaration of independence is an assertion by a polity in a defined territory that it is independent and constitutes a state.

  2. A oil-on-canvas painting by the American artist John Trumbull depicting the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress.

  3. The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is the document by which the Mexican Empire declared independence from the Spanish Empire.

  4. A declaration of independence is an assertion of the independence of an aspiring state or states.

  5. The fourth studio album by American country rap artist Colt Ford."Colt

  6. A 1938 American short drama film directed by Crane Wilbur.

noun

  1. The document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A declaration of independence is an assertion by a polity in a defined territory that it is independent and constitutes a state.

Used this way, declaration of independence is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Specialist/technical
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Specialized
Connotation
Clinical and technical
Usage feel
Technical and specialized

Where it naturally appears

  • Technical/specialist writing

Usage note

In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.

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