a declaration or proclamation; an official announcement of a position, state, or intention.
政府は緊急事態を宣言した。
The government declared a state of emergency.
彼は自分の意思を公に宣言した。
He publicly declared his intention.
会議の冒頭で代表が宣言文を読み上げた。
At the start of the meeting, the representative read aloud the declaration.