Which six-letter term names an authoritative statement, such as a judge's remark?

With 59,425 square miles, which is the largest of the original 13 states? Six counties in Ulster make up which political unit? Which "6-foot-2, eyes of blue" pilot was Time's first Man of the Year, for 1927? June 6, 1944, is best known by which name? Which six-letter term describes care given after surgery? Which six-letter verb means to board a ship? Which word names both fishing equipment and a football move? Which six-letter word means mirthless, sober or grave?