Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
declaration-of-independence
Noun
/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən əv ɪnˈdɪpəndəns/
Definition
A formal statement announcing the intention to be free and independent from a governing authority.
Examples
- The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
- Many countries have their own declaration of independence to mark their sovereignty.
- In the Declaration of Independence, the founding fathers outlined their grievances against the British crown.
Meaning
The declaration of independence is a historic document that signifies a decision to reject control and assert self-governance.
Synonyms
- Proclamation
- Announcement
- Statement
