Declaratory judgment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000080",
  "term": "Declaratory judgment",
  "field": "Law",
  "definitions": [
    "A judicial pronouncement that clarifies the legal rights and obligations of parties in a dispute without ordering any specific action or awarding damages. This type of judgment resolves uncertainties regarding legal status or contractual interpretations. It is often sought to prevent future litigation or to guide parties' conduct.",
    "A legal determination of a court defining the rights and obligations of litigants to resolve legal uncertainty."
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/declaratory-judgment/"
}