declaratory judgment
- A court ruling in civil cases that clarifies the legal rights and obligations of the parties without assigning penalties or orders
- The court provided a declaratory judgment, clarifying the rights each party held regarding the property dispute.
- Seeking a declaratory judgment can help prevent future legal disputes by defining the responsibilities of each party.
- His lawyer advised him to seek a declaratory judgment to understand his legal rights in the contract negotiation.
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