declaration of intent

noun

A formal statement expressing a person's or party's clear intention to engage in a specific legal action, such as entering a contract or pursuing citizenship.

Meanings

noundeclaration of intent (plural declarations of intent)

plural declarations of intent

  1. lawA formal statement expressing a person's or party's clear intention to engage in a specific legal action, such as entering a contract or pursuing citizenship.

Synonyms & antonyms

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declaration of intent. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/declaration%20of%20intent

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“declaration of intent.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/declaration%20of%20intent. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “declaration of intent,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/declaration%20of%20intent.

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