# proclamation

/ˌpɹɑkɫəˈmeɪʃən/ (US) · /pɹˌɒklɐmˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/proclamation
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the verbs 'issue', 'make', or 'read'.

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