plural proclamations
somewhat formal
1
: the act of saying something in a public, official, or definite way : the act of proclaiming something
No one believed her proclamations of innocence. [=her statements that she was innocent]
the proclamation of martial law
2
: an official statement or announcement made by a person in power or by a government
The President issued a proclamation which freed the slaves.
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/proclamation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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