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
While some donated blood destined for wounded soldiers, others working in the city’s war plants stopped to listen to a proclamation by President Harry Truman.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
But all proclamations from his introductory presser crumbled, and despite his best efforts to create a buzz around the program, Charlotte’s on-field product couldn’t cash the checks Poggi was writing at the podium.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
The Supreme Court has already said that any Venezuelans the White House wants to expel under Mr. Trump’s proclamation invoking the act must be given a chance to challenge their removal.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Trump holds 100th day rally in Michigan List: The executive orders, actions, and proclamations Trump has made as president
Whitmer initially declined Trump’s request to speak but later thanked the president for his support in recapitalizing the base on the 100th day of his second administration.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
But all proclamations from his introductory presser crumbled, and despite his best efforts to create a buzz around the program, Charlotte’s on-field product couldn’t cash the checks Poggi was writing at the podium.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
The Supreme Court has already said that any Venezuelans the White House wants to expel under Mr. Trump’s proclamation invoking the act must be given a chance to challenge their removal.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Trump holds 100th day rally in Michigan List: The executive orders, actions, and proclamations Trump has made as president
Whitmer initially declined Trump’s request to speak but later thanked the president for his support in recapitalizing the base on the 100th day of his second administration.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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Both Sean and Carrie signed a stipulation and waiver of the final declaration of disclosure, leaving issues relating to child support, custody, spousal support, division of property, tax matters, legal fees and more to be determined privately.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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But the president’s declaration of victory may be premature.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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The government of Michoacán enacted a state decree on April 17 that prohibits the performance and/or reproduction of music that promotes the glorification of criminal activities at public events.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
10 May 2025
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According to a new decree signed by Putin last November, soldiers with severe injuries will receive 3 million rubles (about $30,000), while those with minor injuries will receive 1 million rubles ($10,000) and the least serious are paid 100,000 rubles ($1,000).—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Also: five pencils are enough The Chinese government did not immediately issue a statement on the negotiations or confirm whether a deal was struck.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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In its statement, Athens pointed out that property owners sometimes give permission to accept material from multiple waste companies.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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After Trump issued an executive order calling for the effective shuttering of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, DOGE took part in carrying out that directive.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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The directive created tiers of nations with different access to cutting edge chips, and sought to limit how many chips Saudi Arabia and the UAE could buy.—
Will Knight,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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