declaratory judgment

Noun

 * 1)  A ruling of a court in a civil case which declares the rights, duties, or obligations of each party in a dispute, but does not necessarily award any damages or other relief.

Coordinate terms

 * injunction
 * injunctive relief

Related terms

 * advisory opinion
 * declaratory action
 * declaratory relief
 * declaratory ruling

Translations

 * Faroese: viðurkenningardómur
 * German: Feststellungsurteil