| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
declaratory (dɪˈklærətərɪ, -trɪ) ![]() | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | another word for declarative |
| 2. | law |
| a. (of a statute) stating the existing law on a particular subject; explanatory | |
| b. (of a decree or judgment) stating the rights of the parties without specifying the action to be taken | |
| de'claratorily | |
| —adv | |