as in declaration
a statement made publically
The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.
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Recent Examples of proclamation
President Donald Trump signed an executive order and proclamation on April 29, to ease auto tariffs.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The administration issued four proclamations exempting the total of more than 100 facilities from one of four rules for two years.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 July 2025
The proclamation from Wyandotte County comes as the government faces budget issues, a decision on potentially increasing property taxes and construction on major bridges in the area, that latter of which has put one of the restaurants on the trail in jeopardy of shutting down.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Perhaps because of proclamations to the waiter that the meal was a true work of art, Chef Fabio appeared at our table, thanked us, and headed back to the kitchen.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The administration issued four proclamations exempting the total of more than 100 facilities from one of four rules for two years.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 July 2025
The proclamation from Wyandotte County comes as the government faces budget issues, a decision on potentially increasing property taxes and construction on major bridges in the area, that latter of which has put one of the restaurants on the trail in jeopardy of shutting down.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Perhaps because of proclamations to the waiter that the meal was a true work of art, Chef Fabio appeared at our table, thanked us, and headed back to the kitchen.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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That declaration is a major part of the process for the state to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His declaration of the situation as a public safety emergency drew criticism from local officials, as violent crime in the city is at a 30-year-low.—
Time,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The pricing decree applied to definitive exports and did not cap export volumes or set maximum prices, the Mexican ministries said in the joint statement.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Florida Bar’s rules for the practice of law, all 803 pages, are actually decrees of the Florida Supreme Court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Noun
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That group of lawmakers will return to the state Friday after the special legislative session ends, the lawmakers said in a statement Thursday.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Larimer County Coroner's Office will confirm the identity of the body, according to the Rocky Mountain National Park statement.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lal and Myers seem to have captured the new administration’s attention: Duffy’s new directive ordering the development of the reactor specifically mentioned this risk.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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But a close read of the directive invites uncertainty about what’s actually being called for.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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