proc·la·ma·tion

proc·la·ma·tion
/ˌprɑːkləˈmeıʃən/ noun, pl -tions
somewhat formal
1 : the act of saying something in a public, official, or definite way : the act of proclaiming something
[count]

No one believed her proclamations of innocence. [=her statements that she was innocent]

[noncount]

the proclamation of martial law

2 [count] : an official statement or announcement made by a person in power or by a government

The President issued a proclamation which freed the slaves.


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