proclamation

[prok-luh-mey-shuhn]

noun

1. something that is proclaimed; a public and official announcement.

2. the act of proclaiming.

Other Word Forms

• reproclamation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proclamation¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English proclamacioun (from Middle French proclamacion, ) from Latin prōclāmātiōn- (stem of prōclāmātiō ), equivalent to prōclāmāt(us) (past participle of prōclāmāre “to cry out, proclaim ”) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

When they got to “Don’t Speak,” which was originally written by Eric but was later reworked by the band, Ferguson made a crucial observation and proclamation.

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But again, punchlines aside, that proclamation didn’t sit well with world leaders who understand science.

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I asked the White House if it was concerned that this proclamation could also be blocked in court, but got no reply.

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The proclamation mentions "abuse" of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made.

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The proclamation comes after weeks of speculation on where he might next deploy federal resources to fight crime.

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Related Words

• decree 
• edict 
• manifesto 
• notification 
• promulgation 
• pronouncement 
• publication 

When To Use

What does proclamation mean?

A proclamation is an official announcement made in public.Proclamation is the noun form of the verb proclaim, meaning to announce or declare something in an official or formal manner. Proclamations are typically made by public officials.Like the similar word announcement, proclamation is often used with the verb make.Example: The mayor called a press conference to issue a proclamation declaring an official citywide day of celebration for the new champions of baseball.