as in declaration
a statement made publically
The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.
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Recent Examples of proclamation
The memorial service will include Hull reading the annual proclamation, a keynote address and taps being played.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Shortly after the March proclamation was signed, the administration used the Alien Enemies Act to remove more than 200 men, mostly Venezuelans, to a prison in El Salvador.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 18 May 2025
The plaintiffs ask the court to declare that the proclamation violates the Antiquities Act and the Constitution.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Haines concluded that the evidence presented by the Trump administration supported the president's reasoning behind the proclamation.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Shortly after the March proclamation was signed, the administration used the Alien Enemies Act to remove more than 200 men, mostly Venezuelans, to a prison in El Salvador.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 18 May 2025
The plaintiffs ask the court to declare that the proclamation violates the Antiquities Act and the Constitution.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Haines concluded that the evidence presented by the Trump administration supported the president's reasoning behind the proclamation.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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And while the official declaration depends on indicators such as GDP, employment figures and economic activity, CFOs are already preparing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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While Becerra did not issue a public-health emergency because of the flooding, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency declaration and then-President Joe Biden declared a major disaster.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The decrees are legal agreements mandating changes overseen by both a federal court and an independent monitor.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The company’s claim that Lightfoot’s pandemic decree cost it millions comes despite the fact a Tribune investigation found the city issued more than 35,000 parking tickets during the time the mayor told motorists they wouldn’t get dinged for parking at expired meters.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. attorney’s statement.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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In a statement to PEOPLE, Torre responded to her quick removal.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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After Trump issued an executive order calling for the effective shuttering of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, DOGE took part in carrying out that directive.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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The directive created tiers of nations with different access to cutting edge chips, and sought to limit how many chips Saudi Arabia and the UAE could buy.—
Will Knight,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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