Nyilatkozás

Nyilatkozás is a Hungarian noun that denotes a statement, declaration, or pronouncement. It can refer to information stated aloud or in writing, conveying facts, opinions, intentions, or commitments. The term is used in everyday language as well as in formal, institutional contexts.

The concept covers both informal and formal uses. A nyilatkozás can be a spoken remark, but it is also commonly realized as an írásbeli nyilatkozat (written declaration or statement). In legal, administrative, and political settings a nyilatkozás often takes the form of a formal document or certificate that asserts certain facts, positions, or rights. Common types include tanúnyilatkozat (witness statement), vagyonnyilatkozat (asset declaration), or press nyilatkozat (press release).

In practice, a nyilatkozás typically includes identifying information about the declarant, the date, the substance of the declaration, and the declarant’s signature. Depending on context, such statements may have legal or procedural effects and may be used as evidence or as a basis for decisions. Providing false nyilatkozás can carry legal consequences, varying by jurisdiction and context.

Etymology and related terms: nyilatkozás is derived from the verb nyilatkozik, meaning to declare or state. Related concepts include közlemény (public statement or communique) and tájékoztatás (information or briefing). The term is widely used across media, government, business, and civil life to describe acts of making information known or asserting positions publicly.