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Proclamation

noun
/ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
an official public announcement made by a person in authority

Example Sentences

The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.

The king issued a proclamation declaring the new law.

Example Expressions

royal proclamation

Synonyms

announcement, declaration, decree, edict, statement
Entry 1
announcement, declaration, decree, edict
Entry 2
announcement, declaration, decree, statement, edict

Antonyms

silence, concealment, secrecy
Entry 1
silence, concealment
Entry 2
silence, secrecy

Collocations

issue a proclamation, royal proclamation, official proclamation, proclamation of independence, make a proclamation
Entry 1
issue a proclamation, royal proclamation, official proclamation, proclamation of independence
Entry 2
issue a proclamation, make a proclamation, royal proclamation, official proclamation

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