ALL meanings of declaration of independence
dec·la·ra·tion of in·de·pend·ence
D d - noun declaration of independence the proclamation made by the second American Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which asserted the freedom and independence of the 13 Colonies from Great Britain 3
- noun declaration of independence the document formally recording this proclamation 3
- noun declaration of independence the formal statement, written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, declaring the thirteen American colonies free and independent of Great Britain: there were fifty-six signers 3
- noun declaration of independence the public act by which the Second Continental Congress, on July 4, 1776, declared the Colonies to be free and independent of England. 1
- noun declaration of independence the document embodying it. 1
- proper noun declaration of independence US act, pronouncement 1