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

Jim Tinaglia, mayor of Arlington Heights, brought a framed proclamation to present during the formal program. —Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

The unabashed proclamation of championship aspirations. —Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Apr. 2026

For fans who have ridden with Whitcomb for years and seen his evolution encompass all of the good and bad of his journey, reveling in a project such as Deep Water, which stands as a firm proclamation of happiness, must feel like a proverbial breath of fresh air. —Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

In 2021, Kevin Heyward even received a proclamation from the city of New Haven celebrating 45 years of Kevin’s Seafood and honoring him for his service and support in the community. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English proclamacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin proclamation-, proclamatio, from proclamare

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for proclamation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

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