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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The proclamation paid tribute to the San Dieguito Surf Team’s deep legacy that goes back to the 1940s, fostering surf legends such as Linda Benson, Don Hansen, Cori Schumacher and Rob Machado.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In Boston now, that means looking at the huge mountains of dirty snow and Wu’s smiling proclamation that snow is fun and accepting both beliefs.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
That is not the same as the balance of trade, which is why courts would ideally enjoin the president’s proclamation.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Last month, Denver City Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore invited Justice to speak at a council meeting attended by Allison, who was there for a proclamation honoring the 120th National Western Stock Show — which the Westernaires traditionally perform at.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In Boston now, that means looking at the huge mountains of dirty snow and Wu’s smiling proclamation that snow is fun and accepting both beliefs.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
That is not the same as the balance of trade, which is why courts would ideally enjoin the president’s proclamation.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Last month, Denver City Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore invited Justice to speak at a council meeting attended by Allison, who was there for a proclamation honoring the 120th National Western Stock Show — which the Westernaires traditionally perform at.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proclamation
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proclamation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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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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