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declaratory
de·clar·a·to·ry [ di klérrə tàwree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. stating precise legal position: stating and clarifying something, especially a legal right, status, decree, or judgment
2. 
Same as  declarative

de·clar·a·to·ri·ly adverb
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