Definition of "declarant" [de•clar•ant]

• One who makes a declaration, as an alien who has signed a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen. (noun)

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• "Only statements that are testimonial make the absent declarant a"
• "The purpose of the oath and the bible is just to solemnize the occasion and remind the declarant of his obligation to tell the truth."
• "For the exception to apply, a conspiracy must involve both the declarant and the defendant against whom the statement is offered."