DECLARATORY
declarative, declaratory, asserting
(adjective) relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
declaratory (not comparable)
Serving to declare or explain
Source: Wiktionary
De*clar"a*to*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. déclaratoire.]
Definition: Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or
manifest; affirmative; expressive; as, a clause declaratory of the
will of the legislature. Declaratory act (Law), an act or statute
which sets forth more clearly, and declares what is, the existing
law.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition