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
At the urging of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the second Sunday in May to be Mother’s Day.
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USA Today, 6 May 2026
Abbott has previously issued proclamations recognizing a day of prayer in Texas.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Polis announced the proclamation from the state Capitol rotunda, after the four players and other members of the Summit organization were celebrated in the state Senate.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
In fact, Biden issued proclamations honoring both occasions.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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USA Today, 6 May 2026
Abbott has previously issued proclamations recognizing a day of prayer in Texas.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Polis announced the proclamation from the state Capitol rotunda, after the four players and other members of the Summit organization were celebrated in the state Senate.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
In fact, Biden issued proclamations honoring both occasions.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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More than a year after much of Pacific Palisades was leveled by fire, the Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved a motion calling on various departments to enhance red flag warning declarations to improve preparedness.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The ceasefire and previous declarations that military operations were over have given way to new threats of bombing if Tehran does not accept a deal that allows for resumption of oil and natural gas shipments disrupted by the conflict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
Noun
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At the time of his death, the 53-year-old president was enmeshed in a constitutional crisis over his tenure, and his ruling by decree following his dismissal of the Parliament.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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France’s highest administrative court will make a ruling based on their conclusions, which will be enacted by government decree.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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Seven parliamentarians affiliated with the group have refused to sign a statement endorsing the negotiating team, according to Iranian media.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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In the new statement, Nike noted that the unified Nike App and Snkrs team will be aligned with business partners at Nike’s Philip H Knight headquarters in Beaverton, Ore.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Under that directive, the DOJ has been tasked with expediting review of these cases.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Trump made the comments during an Oval Office event with administration officials, congressional allies, and IVF advocates announcing a new federal directive allowing employers to offer additional fertility insurance packages to employees.—
Haris Alic,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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