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declaration of intent

noun·Advancedformal

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UK/ˌdekləˌreɪʃn əv ɪnˈtent/
US/ˌdekləˌreɪʃn əv ɪnˈtent/

Meanings

  1. nouncountableformal

    A formal public or written statement saying what a person, group or government plans to do.

    Grammar: Often takes an or the: sign a declaration of intent.

    Patterns

    • a declaration of intent to do something
    • sign a declaration of intent

    The two countries signed a declaration of intent to work together on climate goals.

    He filed a declaration of intent to run for mayor.

    The company issued a declaration of intent to open three new offices.

  2. nouncountablelegal

    A document that states a person's plan to take a legal step, such as becoming a citizen, before they do it.

    Grammar: Used in legal procedures: file a declaration of intent.

    Patterns

    • file a declaration of intent

    She submitted a declaration of intent before applying for citizenship.

    The form is called a declaration of intent and must be signed in front of an official.

    A declaration of intent was required before the hearing.

Word forms

pluraldeclarations of intent

Common combinations

sign a declaration of intent
The leaders will sign a declaration of intent on Friday.
file a declaration of intent
Candidates must file a declaration of intent by June.
issue a declaration of intent
The ministry issued a declaration of intent about school funding.
joint declaration of intent
The firms released a joint declaration of intent.
formal declaration of intent
A formal declaration of intent is not a contract.

Synonyms and how they differ

statement of intent
Statement of intent is a little less formal and often used for personal or business plans, while declaration of intent suggests an official act.
letter of intent
Letter of intent is a written note, often for a business deal, while declaration of intent can be spoken or a form.
pledge
A pledge is a firm promise, stronger than a declaration of intent.

Word family

declare verb
to state something formally or openly
declaration noun
a formal statement
intent noun
a plan or purpose
intention noun
something you plan to do

Commonly confused: declaration of intent or letter of intent?

declaration of intent vs letter of intent

A letter of intent is written, often between businesses, to show serious interest in a deal. A declaration of intent is a broader, often public, statement.

Practice

The two cities signed a ___ to build a shared park, though no contract had yet been written.

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