Vyhlásenie

Vyhlásenie is a Slovak noun that denotes a formal public statement declaring facts, policies, intentions, or positions. It can refer to an official government or organizational document, a press release, or a personal statement. The term is widely used in political, legal, media, and corporate contexts and can be translated into English as declaration, statement, or proclamation.

Etymology and form: Vyhlásenie is derived from the verb vyhlásiť, meaning to declare or announce. The word reflects a action of making information publicly known. In Czech, a closely related form is vyhlášení, with a similar meaning.

Usage and contexts: In politics, vyhlásenie is used for official government or party statements, for example vyhlásenie vlády (government declaration) or vyhlásenie politickej strany. In media and public life, it appears as a press vyhlásenie or corporate vyhlásenie, a formal announcement of policy, results, or positions. In legal and administrative contexts, vyhlásenie may denote sworn or formal statements, such as vyhlásenie o majetku (declaration of assets) or other official notices. The term covers both collective statements by organizations and individual statements.

Common features: Vyhlásenia are typically time-stamped, attributed to a speaker or institution, and intended to inform the public or to fulfill a formal requirement. They may be concise or detailed, and their authority depends on the issuing body and the legal or institutional framework surrounding them.