main declaration
[/meɪn dɛkləˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: main declarations
declaração principal
1. The primary or most important statement, announcement, or formal assertion made in a document, speech, or legal proceeding
The main declaration in the constitution outlines the fundamental rights of citizens.
A declaração principal na constituição estabelece os direitos fundamentais dos cidadãos.
2. In programming, the primary function or variable definition that serves as the entry point of a program
The main declaration in Java must include the public static void main method.
A declaração principal em Java deve incluir o método public static void main.
3. In legal contexts, the principal claim or assertion made by a party in a lawsuit or formal statement
The plaintiff's main declaration was that the defendant breached the contract.
A declaração principal do autor era que o réu violou o contrato.
This term is predominantly used in formal, legal, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in legal documents, government communications, and software development. The phrase maintains its formal register across both cultures and is rarely used in casual conversation.
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