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

In anticipation of the weeklong children's mental health awareness campaign, Gov. Tony Evers declared a state proclamation naming May 5-11 as Children's Mental Health Week. —Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024

As Tarrant County commissioners issued a proclamation adopting May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the family of Anthony Ray Johnson Jr. called for accountability and change in the sheriff’s department. —Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024

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

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