{Declaratory act} (Law), an act or statute which sets forth more clearly, and declares what is, the existing law. [1913 Webster]
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Declaratory Act — 1766 (Fake Version) Parliament of Great Britain Long title An Act for the better securing the dependency of His Majesty s dominions in America upon the Crown and Parliament of Great Britain … Wikipedia
declaratory act — noun An act intended to explain an obscure or disputed law • • • Main Entry: ↑declare … Useful english dictionary
Declaratory Act — Le Declaratory Act (« Acte déclaratoire » en français) est une loi du Parlement britannique édictée en mars 1766 afin de rétablir l ordre dans les 13 colonies américaines après les violences suscitées par le Stamp Act, qui avait été… … Wikipédia en Français
Declaratory Act — Der Declaratory Act ist eine Erklärung des Britischen Parlamentes aus dem Jahre 1766, welche mit der Außerkraftsetzung des Stempelsteuergesetzes ( Stamp Act ) verbunden ist. Im Oktober 1765 trafen sich 27 Delegierte aus neun von den 13 Kolonien… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Declaratory Act — (1766) Declaration by the British Parliament that accompanied repeal of the Stamp Act. It stated that Parliament s authority was the same in America as in Britain and asserted Parliament s authority to make laws binding on the American colonies.… … Universalium
declaratory — de·clar·a·to·ry /di klar ə ˌtōr ē/ adj: serving to declare, set forth, or explain: as a: declaring what is the existing law b: declaring a legal right or interpretation declaratory relief see also declaratory judgment … Law dictionary
Declaratory — De*clar a*to*ry, a. [Cf. F. d[ e]claratoire.] Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive; as, a clause declaratory of the will of the legislature. [1913 Webster] {Declaratory act} (Law), an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
declaratory — /dəˈklærətri/ (say duh klaruhtree) adjective serving to explain rather than pronounce: the court gave a declaratory judgement, parliament passed a declaratory act. {Middle English declaratorie, from Latin} –declaratorily /dəˈklærətərəli/ (say duh …
act — /akt/, n. 1. anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance: a heroic act. 2. the process of doing: caught in the act. 3. a formal decision, law, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority; decree or edict;… … Universalium
ACT — 1. American College Test. 2. Association of Classroom Teachers. 3. Australian Capital Territory. * * * (as used in expressions) sacramental act Ballot Act British North America Act Canada Act Constitution Act Civil Rights Act of 1964… … Universalium
