Meaning of PROCLAMATION
Pronunciation: | | `prâklu'meyshun
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- [n] the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature"
- [n] a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"
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| Synonyms: | | announcement, annunciation, declaration, promulgation |
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| See Also: | | act, edict, human action, human activity, promulgation, statement | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Proc`la*ma"tion\, n. [F. proclamation, L.
proclamatio. See {Proclaim}.]
1. The act of proclaiming; official or general notice;
publication.
King Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah;
none was exempted. --1 Kings xv.
22.
2. That which is proclaimed, publicly announced, or
officially declared; a published ordinance; as, the
proclamation of a king; a Thanksgiving proclamation.
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