Word
proclamation
Phoneticsprocla·ma·tion
US/ˌpɹɑkɫəˈmeɪʃən/
UK/pɹˌɒklɐmˈeɪʃən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an official public announcement about something important. It is usually made by a leader or a government to tell everyone about a new law or a big decision.
n. a formal public statement or announcement, especially one regarding a matter of great importance or state policy. Often carries a legal or authoritative weight that distinguishes it from a standard notice.
Examples
“The king made a proclamation that the war was over.”
“The mayor issued a formal proclamation declaring the first Monday of October as a city-wide holiday.”
“Historians often debate the immediate practical impact of the proclamation, noting that while its symbolic power was immense, enforcement remained inconsistent across the distant provinces.”
Examples
simple
“The king made a proclamation that the war was over.”
contextual
“The mayor issued a formal proclamation declaring the first Monday of October as a city-wide holiday.”
complex
“Historians often debate the immediate practical impact of the proclamation, noting that while its symbolic power was immense, enforcement remained inconsistent across the distant provinces.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'issue', 'make', or 'read'.
Real-World Examples
“In this new film, every public proclamation by a foreign leader feels like pitch-rolling for the betrayal we know is coming.” “This is in line with our earlier research that showed proclamations of AI investment don’t consistently boost a company’s share price.” Etymology
From Middle English proclamacion, from Anglo-Norman and Old French proclamacion, from Late Latin proclāmātiō, from the verb Latin prōclāmō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Frequent
- Level
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