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proclamation

proclamation

59 5.5
An official public announcement by a government or leader that tells people something important
  • noun
  • /ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : 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.

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Examples

  • This proclamation pardons all and restores full citizenship to all who fought for the lost cause in the war between the states.

  • Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?

  • Your King has a proclamation.

  • Well, I have a royal proclamation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

announcement
vsproclamation
738 1.5

A public statement that gives important information

is a formal public statement usually issued by an authority or source
release
vsproclamation
590 2.9

An announcement, product, or statement made available to the public

is a formal public announcement rather than a product or wide distribution
declaration
vsproclamation
  • Formal
150 3.7

A formal public statement made by a person or agreed by a group

is a formal public announcement but may lack group agreement focus
directive
vsproclamation
  • Formal
128 6.1

An official instruction from a government or organization

is a formal public announcement rather than a binding instruction
notice
vsproclamation
126 1.0

A written message giving information to people

is a formal public announcement usually issued orally or widely broadcast
advisory
vsproclamation
  • Literature
108 4.3

An official warning that tells the public about possible danger or bad weather

is a formal public announcement but lacks a warning or guidance focus
press release
vsproclamation
  • Literature
94 2.5

An official message sent to the news media to give information

is a formal public message not only meant for media distribution
notification
vsproclamation
76 3.3

A message that tells you about something, often sent by email or an app

is a formal public announcement intended for a wide audience rather than individuals
pronouncement
vsproclamation
  • Formal
34 7.2

A statement that a person in power announces to the public

is a formal public announcement with neutral official phrasing
edict
vsproclamation
  • Formal
27 7.2

An official order from a person or government in power that people must follow

is a formal public announcement without necessarily carrying legal command
communique
vsproclamation
  • Formal
17 7.3

An official statement from a government or organization to the public

is a formal public announcement not necessarily aimed specifically at media
big announcement
vsproclamation
17 1.9

An important public message about news or plans

is a formal public statement usually issued by an authority rather than casual
news bulletin
vsproclamation
  • Literature
11 2.9

A short announcement of the latest news on radio or TV

is a formal public announcement not limited to short news broadcasts
promulgation
vsproclamation
  • Formal
2 8.5

An official public announcement that a new law or rule starts

is a general formal announcement rather than specifically declaring laws
policy announcement
vsproclamation
  • Formal
1 3.8

An official statement that tells people what a government or company will do

is a formal public message that can apply beyond policy topics
imperial decree
vsproclamation
  • Formal
1 8.4

An official order from an emperor or ruler that people must follow

is a formal public announcement not limited to sovereign authority
rescript
vsproclamation
  • Formal
1 9.9

An official written order or reply from an authority like a court

is a formal public announcement not primarily a written command or reply
pronunciamento
vsproclamation
  • Formal
9.9

A public announcement by political or military leaders saying their plans and demands

is a formal public announcement used in many contexts beyond politics
bando
vsproclamation
  • Archaic
9.9

A public notice from authorities announcing a rule

is a general formal announcement used in modern or varied contexts
annunciation
vsproclamation
  • Formal
8.8

A formal announcement of important news, often made to the public or in a church

is a formal public announcement used across secular and official settings

Antonyms

2.0

Hidden so other people do not know about it

How Official

decree
  • Formal
80 5.7
edict
  • Formal
27 7.2
proclamation
  • Formal
59 5.5
announcement
738 1.5
notice
126 1.0

Surface Forms

proclamation singular
proclamations plural

Morphology

proclamation = proclaim (transparent) = proclaim + ation

Formed by the productive noun-forming suffix '-ation' added to the verb 'proclaim', yielding 'the act or result of proclaiming', which learners can infer from the verb.

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.