Spontaneous declaration

Definition -
: an excited utterance that is made without time for fabrication
compare res gestae
Spontaneous declarations are exceptions to the hearsay rule under the excited utterance exception.
3  : something that is declared: as
a  : a statement proclaiming the principles, aims, or policies of a group or government <~ of rights>
compare constitution proclamation
b  : a statement of the value of property that is subject to a tax (as a duty)
also
: a statement of the amount of tax estimated to be due (as on property or income)
see also estimated tax
compare return
c  : a statement of information (as year, make, and model) regarding the subject (as a car) and coverage of an insurance policy
4  : a statement creating or giving notice of the creation of a legal entity, relationship, or status
also
: the instrument embodying such a statement
Pronunciationspän-'tA-nE-&s-

Pronunciation Key

  • \&\ as a and u in a b ut
  • \[^&]\ as e in kitt en
  • \&r\ as ur and er in f urther
  • \a\ as a inash
  • \A\ as a in ace
  • \Š\ as o in m op
  • \au\ as ou in ou t
  • \ch\ as ch in ch in
  • \e\ as e in bet
  • \E\ as ea in easy
  • \g\ as g in go
  • \i\ as i in hit
    		•
  • \I\ as i in ice
  • \j\ as j in job
  • \[ng]\ as ng in sing
  • \O\ as o in go
  • \o\ as aw in law
  • \oi\ as oy in boy
  • \th\ as th in thin
  • \[th_]\ as thin the
  • \Ÿ\ as oo in loot
  • \u\ as oo in foot
  • \y\ as y in yet
  • \zh\ as si in vision
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