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
Under a proclamation issued late Monday, those duties would drop to 15% from 25%.
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Mayor Marty Maloney will then deliver a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Park Ridge.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Cruz-Cantwell bill eschews making proclamations to invite such challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The formal proclamation for the special session and the details of his legislation were not immediately posted.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Mayor Marty Maloney will then deliver a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Park Ridge.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Cruz-Cantwell bill eschews making proclamations to invite such challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The formal proclamation for the special session and the details of his legislation were not immediately posted.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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Yet many executive assurances still rely on systems built for a different era, defined by trust through declaration rather than evidence.—
Alyn Franklin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The lawsuit said Mayday Health is seeking a pre-enforcement declaration and injunction against potential penalties from its billboard.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The decree drove a $100 million increase in net county costs, a significant proportion of which was borne by the Sheriff’s Office, Thomas confirmed.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Khan said the solution to the tension lies in enforcing a decree by Afghanistan's Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada ordering the TTP to stop attacks on Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The two suspects, who have not been identified, entered the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside through a base gate, according to a press release statement from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Wilson shared a video of herself shooting a gun while dressed in her bikini shirt, as well as one of her sipping on a cocktail while sitting on part of the boat wearing the shirt, a visor and a statement necklace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Under Miami’s governance structure, city commissioners are supposed to issue directives through the city manager.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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According to Valarie, Anthony was taken off life support per a prior directive and died on Saturday, June 6.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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