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

Similar to Bennett and his proclamation, players grabbed the microphone to say a few words throughout the night, much of it profanity-filled and celebratory. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025

Trump in the proclamation cited visa overstay rates as a reason to restrict travel from Haiti. —Justin Williams, New York Times, 19 June 2025

Nevertheless, the White House invoked the act—without issuing the formal proclamation of unrest required by statute—and sent in soldiers. —Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025

Trump’s silence on the issue also deviated from White House guidance that Trump planned to sign a Juneteenth proclamation. —Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025

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 1

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