Definitions for "Declaration of intention"
A preliminary naturalization statement made to an appropriate court by an alien announcing an intention of becoming a United States citizen and renouncing allegiance to any foreign power.
a declaration filed by a couple in a local court, indicating their intention to marry; also a document filed in a court by an alien who intended to become a United States citizen.
The first paper, sworn to and filed in court by an alien, stating that he wants to be a citizen