erklæringen

Erklæringen is the definite form of the Norwegian noun erklæring, which translates to declaration, statement, or formal assertion. The term is used for both spoken statements and formal documents that express a position, intention, or information. In everyday language it can refer to any declaration, while in legal or diplomatic contexts it often denotes a formal written instrument.

Etymology and usage notes: erklæring is cognate with Danish erklæring and German Erklärung, all deriving from the same root. The noun is formed from the verb erklære, meaning to declare or explain. The definite form erklæringen is used when the specific declaration in question is known from context.

Notable examples: one of the best-known uses is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, commonly referred to in Norwegian as Verdenserklæringen om menneskerettigheter. In Norwegian legal and political discourse the term also appears in phrases such as a declaration of independence (uavhengighetserklæringen) or various declarations of intent, asset declarations, or other formal statements.

Context and clarity: in Norwegian, the definite form erklæringen signals that a particular declaration is being discussed, with meaning determined by the surrounding text. The word encompasses a wide range of documents and statements, from international treaties to personal affidavits, depending on the context.