declaratory judgment

English

Noun

declaratory judgment (plural declaratory judgments)

1. (law) A ruling of a court in a civil case which declares the rights, duties, or obligations of each party in a dispute, but does not necessarily award any damages or other relief.

Coordinate terms

• injunction
• injunctive relief

Related terms

• advisory opinion
• declaratory action
• declaratory relief
• declaratory ruling

Translations

ruling which declares the rights, duties, or obligations of each party in a dispute

• Faroese: viðurkenningardómur m
• German: Feststellungsurteil n