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proclamation definition

proc·la·ma·tion (präk′lə mā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a proclaiming or being proclaimed
  2. something that is proclaimed, or announced officially

Etymology: ME proclamacion < MFr < L proclamatio

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proclamation Synonyms

proclamation

n.

promulgation, official publication, advertisement; see announcement 1.


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proclamation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • gospel: The proclamation of the gospel was largely drowned out in the clamor of the marching feet of imperial armies.

Converse of object

  • read: Ali read the proclamation of dispensation [ probably the first 30 or 40 verses of Sura 9 ] on the day of Arafah.

Adjective modifier

  • solemn: All classes were admitted to the festival, but the immoral and the impure were warned off by a solemn initiatory proclamation.

Modifies a noun

  • No.: The CMU was established in 1958 through proclamation No. 476 issued by then President Carlos P. Garcia.

Noun used with modifier

  • emancipation: Lincoln signed the final draft of the Emancipation Proclamation on the 1st January, 1863.
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