proclamation

noun

proc·​la·​ma·​tion ˌprä-klə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: the action of proclaiming : the state of being proclaimed

2

: something proclaimed

specifically : an official formal public announcement

Examples of proclamation in a Sentence

the proclamation of martial law

The President issued a proclamation which freed the slaves.

Recent Examples on the Web

The tariffs on vehicles are set to take effect on April 3, while the tariffs on parts are set to go into effect no later than May 3, according to the proclamation signed by Trump. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025

Trump issued a proclamation calling the Tren de Aragua gang an invading force. —arkansasonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025

This will be about creating AI systems that are trustworthy by design, not by proclamation. —Wesley Crook, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

But shortly after Trump’s proclamation, reports emerged of hundreds deported to El Salvador and Honduras. —Allyson Vergara, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English proclamacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin proclamation-, proclamatio, from proclamare

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for proclamation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

proclamation

noun

proc·​la·​ma·​tion ˌpräk-lə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: the act of proclaiming

2

: something proclaimed

Legal Definition

proclamation

noun

proc·​la·​ma·​tion ˌprä-klə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: the act of proclaiming

2

: something proclaimed

specifically : an official formal public announcement (as a public notice, edict, or decree) compare declaration, executive order