Hypernym

document 1

noun

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

Instance_Hypernym

Declaration of Independence 1

noun

the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain

resolve 2

noundomain: communication

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

Synonyms

resolution 1
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
declaration 6
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

Derivationally related form

resolve 1

verb

bring to an end; settle conclusively

resolve 3

verb

reach a decision

resolve 2

verb

reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

Hyponym

joint resolution 1

noun

a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto)

Instance_Hyponym

Declaration of Independence 1

noun

the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain