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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Christopher Furlong | Getty Images With the White House's Friday tariff deadline just days away, President Donald Trump offered a broad proclamation.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 July 2025
In March, Trump issued a presidential proclamation to deport Venezuelan nationals who were members of the Tren de Aragua gang, designated a foreign terrorist organization by the State Department.
—Kevin Johnson, The Conversation, 25 July 2025
In addition, legislation to provide relief funding to those recovering from the storms will be discussed, according to a proclamation by Abbott, which was read by a clerk during the legislative session.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2025
Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner, the mayor of Megan’s hometown, is now planning to introduce a proclamation this week calling on Pritzker and state lawmakers to repeal the SAFE-T Act.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin , Garrett Tenney, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 July 2025
In March, Trump issued a presidential proclamation to deport Venezuelan nationals who were members of the Tren de Aragua gang, designated a foreign terrorist organization by the State Department.
—Kevin Johnson, The Conversation, 25 July 2025
In addition, legislation to provide relief funding to those recovering from the storms will be discussed, according to a proclamation by Abbott, which was read by a clerk during the legislative session.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2025
Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner, the mayor of Megan’s hometown, is now planning to introduce a proclamation this week calling on Pritzker and state lawmakers to repeal the SAFE-T Act.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin , Garrett Tenney, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proclamation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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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