oral declaration

noun phrase

UK /ˈɔː.rəl ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

US /ˈɔːr.əl ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Saying something out loud instead of writing it down.

At customs, she made an oral declaration about the gifts in her bag.

SYNONYMS

spoken statement verbal declaration spoken announcement oral statement

RELATED WORDS

declaration statement announcement testimony speech

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A statement made by speaking in a court or official setting.

The witness gave an oral declaration before the judge.

3. A spoken promise or formal announcement.

His oral declaration of support surprised the committee.

4. A customs statement given by speaking rather than on a form.

Travelers can sometimes make an oral declaration at the border.