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 is a key part of Biden's effort to highlight his legacy as a supporter of women's rights and labor advocacy, especially as his presidency nears its end. —Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024

Biden’s monument proclamation states that the National Park Service, in consultation with the Army, shall prepare a management plan for the monument. —Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024

Artificial intelligence is hot, and brazen headlines make this or that proclamation about breathtaking breakthroughs in AI. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Yoon’s address was quickly followed by a proclamation from the martial law commander, Gen. Park Ahn-soo. —Stella Kim, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English proclamacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin proclamation-, proclamatio, from proclamare

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids 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