proclamation
noun
proc·la·ma·tion
ˌprä-klə-ˈmā-shən 
1
: the action of proclaiming : the state of being proclaimed
2
: something proclaimed
specifically
: an official formal public announcement
Examples of proclamation in a Sentence
the proclamation of martial law
The President issued a proclamation which freed the slaves.
Recent Examples on the Web
The proclamation also called for free trade, free elections, and land distribution.
—
TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
This month marks the fourth anniversary of the proclamation on March 13, 2020, that declared a national emergency concerning the pandemic.
—Casey B. Mulligan, National Review, 21 Mar. 2024
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed March Arizona Wine Month in 2023 in honor of the young, yet thriving industry that has tripled in volume since 2012, generating $155.9 million in annual business revenues and $33.7 million in annual wine tourism spending, according to the proclamation.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
Additionally, as Fennell’s filmography grows, Saltburn will stand as a proclamation of her strong point-of-view as a filmmaker.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
Under Blinken, that office and the department’s legal team have reviewed evidence and made official proclamations about violations of international law by the governments of China, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Sudan.
—Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2024
Kittle was asked on Super Bowl Opening Night about his MacArthur-like proclamation.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
President Joe Biden issued a White House proclamation in recognition of the day for 2024 in the United States.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Applause would only be allowed during the presentations and proclamations portion of the meeting.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
This month marks the fourth anniversary of the proclamation on March 13, 2020, that declared a national emergency concerning the pandemic.
—Casey B. Mulligan, National Review, 21 Mar. 2024
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed March Arizona Wine Month in 2023 in honor of the young, yet thriving industry that has tripled in volume since 2012, generating $155.9 million in annual business revenues and $33.7 million in annual wine tourism spending, according to the proclamation.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
Additionally, as Fennell’s filmography grows, Saltburn will stand as a proclamation of her strong point-of-view as a filmmaker.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
Under Blinken, that office and the department’s legal team have reviewed evidence and made official proclamations about violations of international law by the governments of China, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Sudan.
—Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2024
Kittle was asked on Super Bowl Opening Night about his MacArthur-like proclamation.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
President Joe Biden issued a White House proclamation in recognition of the day for 2024 in the United States.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Applause would only be allowed during the presentations and proclamations portion of the meeting.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proclamation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
proclamation
noun
proc·la·ma·tion
ˌpräk-lə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act of proclaiming
2
: something proclaimed
Legal Definition
proclamation
noun
proc·la·ma·tion
ˌprä-klə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act of proclaiming
2
: something proclaimed
specifically
: an official formal public announcement (as a public notice, edict, or decree) compare declaration, executive order
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