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.
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Changes would vary from town to town, since the proclamation does not mandate any changes to local rules.
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Nick Caloway, CBS News, 18 May 2026
On May 8, the City of LA, MCST, and KOCCA hosted the official proclamation ceremony for the 2026 K-EXPO USA at Los Angeles City Hall to showcase the mutual support for the event.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Kemp’s proclamation calling the Legislature into a special session says the new political maps would take effect for the 2028 election cycle.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
The council issued the proclamation in honor of those who died in service or were wounded in battle.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
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Nick Caloway, CBS News, 18 May 2026
On May 8, the City of LA, MCST, and KOCCA hosted the official proclamation ceremony for the 2026 K-EXPO USA at Los Angeles City Hall to showcase the mutual support for the event.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Kemp’s proclamation calling the Legislature into a special session says the new political maps would take effect for the 2028 election cycle.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
The council issued the proclamation in honor of those who died in service or were wounded in battle.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
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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