declaratory judgment

A binding adjudication that establishes the rights and other legal relations of the parties without providing for or ordering enforcement.

• Declaratory judgments are often sought, for example, by insurance companies in determining whether a policy covers a given insured or peril.

— Also termed declaratory decree; declaration. [Cases: Declaratory Judgment 1. C.J.S. Declaratory Judgments § 1.]

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