The phrase "open declaration" means a public announcement or statement that is made for everyone to hear or see. It is a way of expressing something openly and not keeping it secret. Full definition
Nana Wiafe Akenten III's open declaration of support for President Mahama, appears to be in defiance of a charge by the overlord of Asanteman, Otumfou Osei Tutu II, who told chiefs in the Ashanti Region not to meddle in politics nor openly indicate their political leanings before, during or after the upcoming general elections. (citifmonline.com)
Hockney sought ways of reintegrating a personal subject - matter into his art, and began tentatively by copying fragments of poems on to his paintings, which later gave way to open declarations in a series of paintings produced in 1960 — 61 on the theme of homosexual love. (channel.louisiana.dk)
«The most significant aggravating factor to be considered in the cases before the court is the public and open declaration by the contemnors that the order of this court or of any court will not be respected or obeyed if it allows exploration or drilling on its traditional land. (canadianlawyermag.com)