Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

declaration in chief

A declaration for the principal cause of action. 8. A formal, written statement - resembling an affidavit but not notarized or sworn to -that attests, under penalty of perjury, to facts known by the declarant. ( Such a declaration, if properly prepared, is admissible in federal court with the same effect as an affidavit. 28 USCA § 1746. - Also termed declaration under penalty of perjury; unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury. Cf. AFFIDAVIT( Int'l law. An oral or written statement, unilaterally made, by which a state expresses its will, intent, or opinion when acting in the field of international relations. 10. See declaratory judgment under JUDGMENT. - declare, ub. Declaratory