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
According to Evers' proclamation, it's estimated that 50 to 60 cream puffs are purchased each minute at the fair, bringing the total to 400,000 cream puffs consumed each year.
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures during his proclamation at the electoral authority's headquarters in Caracas on July 29 in the wake of the Venezuelan presidential election.
—Benjamin Powell, Fortune, 31 July 2024
The actor also has a bold proclamation sure to raise eyebrows among longtime viewers.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 July 2024
In my books, family members make bold, cathartic proclamations.
—Soma Mei Sheng Frazier, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures during his proclamation at the electoral authority's headquarters in Caracas on July 29 in the wake of the Venezuelan presidential election.
—Benjamin Powell, Fortune, 31 July 2024
The actor also has a bold proclamation sure to raise eyebrows among longtime viewers.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 July 2024
In my books, family members make bold, cathartic proclamations.
—Soma Mei Sheng Frazier, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for proclamation
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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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