1
: a usually formal declaration of opinion
2
: an authoritative announcement

Examples of pronouncement in a Sentence

He made some important pronouncements on government policy.
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The company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and does not anticipate any material impact from new accounting standards on its financial position or results of operations. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025 Even by the standards of Trump's most bizarre pronouncements, this one is beyond the pale. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 And what are the practical consequences of official institutional pronouncements? Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 There's been a deluge of actions, orders and pronouncements during the President's first day. NPR, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pronouncement 

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pronouncement was in 1593

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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

pronouncement

noun
: an official or solemn statement or announcement
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