Procedure

Declaratory Judgment

/ deh-KLAIR-uh-tor-ee JUJ-ment /

Definition

A court determination of rights without ordering specific action.

Used in Context

“The insurer sought a declaratory judgment that it owed no coverage.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: declarare, to make clear

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