as in declaration
a statement made publically
The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.
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According to a proclamation by President Dwight Eisenhower, the flag should be flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a president or former president, and for 10 days following the death of a vice president, a chief justice, former chief justice or speaker of the House.
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Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Juneteenth was made an official holiday in Oak Park in 2020 after the Village Board voted unanimously to support a proclamation to formally observe the holiday, according to the village officials.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The Senate does publish all matters related to legislation and nonbinding resolutions and proclamations.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The proclamations target mostly African nations but also countries in Latin American, the Caribbean, and Asia.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Juneteenth was made an official holiday in Oak Park in 2020 after the Village Board voted unanimously to support a proclamation to formally observe the holiday, according to the village officials.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The Senate does publish all matters related to legislation and nonbinding resolutions and proclamations.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The proclamations target mostly African nations but also countries in Latin American, the Caribbean, and Asia.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
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The tweak to Molinar’s contract comes forward as Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath conducts a nationwide search for a potential new superintendent, which will include Molinar as a candidate, following his declaration of a state takeover in late October.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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Following that blast, Thailand suspended all work on the peace agreement, and accused Cambodia of violating the joint declaration by laying fresh landmines – a claim Cambodia vehemently denies.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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In 1954, Khrushchev issued a decree where Crimea was legally transferred from the Russian Soviet Republic to the Ukrainian Soviet Republic.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But Allah’s will came first, and His decree is final.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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The university and the police department noted in their statement and in the press conference that there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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The band announced the news in a statement on Tuesday via their official Instagram account.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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Under Miami’s governance structure, city commissioners are supposed to issue directives through the city manager.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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According to Valarie, Anthony was taken off life support per a prior directive and died on Saturday, June 6.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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