1. the public act by which the Second Continental Congress, on July 4, 1776, declared the Colonies to be free and independent of England.
2. the document embodying it.
1. the public act by which the Second Continental Congress, on July 4, 1776, declared the Colonies to be free and independent of England.
2. the document embodying it.
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012