Etymology

declaration of will

Today it means: A private outward manifestation of intention which is directly aimed at bringing about a legal effect. Full definition →

Latin dēclārātiō voluntātis
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  1. Latin · calque ofdēclārātiō voluntātis
  2. English todaydeclaration of will

Calque of Latin dēclārātiō voluntātis, directly and indirectly from calques of it.

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