Deklaratsiya

Deklaratsiya is a term meaning "declaration" used in several Slavic languages, written as Декларация in Russian, Декларація in Ukrainian, or Дэкларацыя in Belarusian, and transliterated as Deklaratsiya. The word originates from Latin declaratio, via historical linguistic developments, and denotes a formal statement issued by an authority.

It is used for official documents that announce policies, intentions, or rights. Declarations can be issued by governments, international bodies, organizations, or individuals, and they may address political principles, legal status, or commitments. They range from general proclamations to specific, legally operative instruments.

Not all declarations carry the force of law; some are political commitments or moral statements, while others may be treated as sources of customary international law or as constitutional or treaty commitments when backed by subsequent legal instruments. In international contexts, declarations often accompany negotiations or reforms and can influence public opinion or policy even when not legally binding.

Notable examples include declarations of independence, declarations of rights (such as human rights declarations), and policy declarations by states or organizations. The term also appears in the titles of various documents in national and regional contexts.

See also: Declaration; Proclamation; Manifesto.