declarant

noun

de·​clar·​ant di-ˈkler-ənt How to pronounce declarant (audio)
: a person who makes a statement or declaration especially in connection with a legal proceeding

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While lawyers can also rely on news articles to establish facts, declarations are often seen as stronger because there are consequences if the declarant lies and commits perjury. — Matt Burgess, Wired News, 31 Jan. 2026 For example, declarants have described while in DHS custody being forced to sleep in a freezing and cramped room without bedding, Julio Doe Decl. — New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025 Yale University and Fairfield University were also included among more than 700 college declarants. — Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2024 Williams is also a Michigan City resident and a standing declarant in an EarthJustice lawsuit that led to the establishment of the Legacy CCR Rule. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of declarant was in 1681

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declarant

noun
de·​clar·​ant di-ˈklar-ənt How to pronounce declarant (audio)
: a person who makes a statement or declaration
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