declaratory
adjective
de·clar·a·to·ry
di-ˈkler-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 
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The problem is that currently, a chasm separates what is expected of the United States from its declaratory policy and its ability to intervene on Taiwan’s behalf.
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Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2020
The declaratory lawsuit against the SEC is not an isolated event.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Since Iranian leaders doubt that the United States will use force to prevent them from advancing their nuclear program, the Biden administration will need to take several steps to make its declaratory policy credible.
—Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2022
Even after the arbitration victory, Goldstine had to go to court for a declaratory judgment clearing him of wrongdoing before Warner Bros. would hire him for his current job as president of worldwide marketing.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024
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Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2020
The declaratory lawsuit against the SEC is not an isolated event.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Since Iranian leaders doubt that the United States will use force to prevent them from advancing their nuclear program, the Biden administration will need to take several steps to make its declaratory policy credible.
—Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2022
Even after the arbitration victory, Goldstine had to go to court for a declaratory judgment clearing him of wrongdoing before Warner Bros. would hire him for his current job as president of worldwide marketing.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024
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declaratory
adjective
de·clar·a·to·ry
di-ˈklar-ə-ˌtōr-ē
: 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 at judgment sense 1a
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