proclamation

American  

[prok-luh-mey-shuhn] / ˌprɒk ləˈmeɪ ʃən /

noun

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

2. the act of proclaiming.

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Usage

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.

Other Word Forms

• reproclamation noun

Etymology

Origin of proclamation

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

There was no such proclamation during the unpopular Vietnam War, and it was then that Congress sought to reassert its powers.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

For many of the categories of exempt goods, the proclamation is broad and does not specifically say what items might be exempt.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Though she was correct at the time, Huppert couldn’t have known that her proclamation was actually a prophecy.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

In a Jan. 16 proclamation, Newsom set the special election for Aug. 4.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

I do quickly check Fly’s system before making this proclamation, but I am pleased to say my initial assessment of the situation was correct.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

Related Words

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