proclamation
59
5.5
- noun
- /ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən/
- Formal
:
proclamación
- Now, the proclamation is a fascinating document.
- issue a proclamation
- make a proclamation
- sign a proclamation
We know the truth because we follow the mega church proclamations.
- We know the truth because we follow the mega church proclamations.
- That's in Amurabi's laws as well as his debt cancellation proclamations.
- This law contains A solemn and official proclamation that slave trade and slavery is a crime against humanity.
Examples
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This proclamation pardons all and restores full citizenship to all who fought for the lost cause in the war between the states.
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Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?
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Your King has a proclamation.
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Well, I have a royal proclamation.
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Reed and his council are going to issue a proclamation with charges against me.
Fiction book (1994) -
This morning I issued A proclamation declaring Arizona School Choice week.
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President Clinton issued a proclamation recognizing June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month that in part reads:
Academic text (1999) -
"The Emancipation Proclamation was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by The United States President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.
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President Benjamin Harrison issued a proclamation declaring a national holiday: "Let the people... cease from toil..."
Academic text (1992) -
The mayor made a proclamation announcing the new public park opening next week.
Synonyms
738
1.5
A public statement that gives important information
590
2.9
An announcement, product, or statement made available to the public
150
3.7
A formal public statement made by a person or agreed by a group
128
6.1
An official instruction from a government or organization
126
1.0
A written message giving information to people
108
4.3
An official warning that tells the public about possible danger or bad weather
94
2.5
An official message sent to the news media to give information
76
3.3
A message that tells you about something, often sent by email or an app
34
7.2
A statement that a person in power announces to the public
27
7.2
An official order from a person or government in power that people must follow
17
7.3
An official statement from a government or organization to the public
17
1.9
An important public message about news or plans
11
2.9
A short announcement of the latest news on radio or TV
2
8.5
An official public announcement that a new law or rule starts
1
3.8
An official statement that tells people what a government or company will do
1
8.4
An official order from an emperor or ruler that people must follow
1
9.9
An official written order or reply from an authority like a court
A public announcement by political or military leaders saying their plans and demands
A public notice from authorities announcing a rule
A formal announcement of important news, often made to the public or in a church
Antonyms
How Official
- Formal
80
5.7
- Formal
27
7.2
- Formal
59
5.5
738
1.5
126
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Proclamation comes from Latin parts pro- meaning 'forth' and clamare meaning 'to shout', and it is related to the verb proclaim. A helpful image is a town crier 'shouting forth' an important message, which is why a proclamation is an official public announcement.