Deklarácia

Deklarácia, from Latin declarare, is a formal statement of facts, intentions, or rights, issued publicly or in writing. It serves to make explicit information, express a position, or establish legal effects. The form can be oral or written and may be accompanied by signatures, attestations, or official seals. In many contexts, a deklarácia records a claim, commitment, or declaration of status.

In political and historical contexts, declarations announce political aims, proclaim independence, or set out commitments. They can influence public policy and international relations. Notable examples include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Všeobecná deklarácia ľudských práv) and various declarations issued by states or international organizations.

In legal and administrative contexts, declarations include affidavits or statements of facts used in court, as well as administrative forms such as customs declarations and tax declarations. Depending on the system, a declaration may be merely informative or legally binding, and it may require oath or certification to be enforceable.

In computing, a declaration is a programming construct that introduces an identifier and its type, and sometimes reserves memory, without necessarily performing any operation. This use of deklarácia is common in programming languages and software documentation.

The concept of deklarácia is widespread across languages and legal traditions, with equivalents and variations in meaning depending on jurisdiction and context.