declaration of independence

• Document officiel, adopté le 4 juillet 1776 par le deuxième Congrès continental, proclamant que les treize colonies américaines ne font plus partie de l'Empire britannique et exposant les raisons de leur aspiration à l'indépendance.

A formal document adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, announcing that the thirteen American colonies were no longer part of the British Empire and explaining the reasons for seeking independence.

1. Founding documentB2formalamerican

   The historic document adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, announcing the American colonies' separation from Great Britain.

   Déclaration d'indépendance

   • The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.
   • Every American schoolchild learns about the Declaration of Independence.
   • The document lists grievances against King George III.

2. General statement of autonomyB2formal

   Any formal statement or act by a group or entity declaring its freedom from control or rule by another.

   déclaration d'indépendance

   • The region issued a declaration of independence from the central government.
   • The company's declaration of independence from its parent corporation surprised the market.
   • Their declaration of independence was met with international recognition.