proclamation

noun
UK /ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃn/
US /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃn/

A proclamation is an important public announcement that tells everyone some news.

The king made a proclamation that everyone should celebrate the holiday.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. An official order given by a person in power.

The mayor issued a proclamation closing the streets for the parade.

3. The act of announcing something publicly and officially.

The proclamation of the new law happened at noon.

4. A formal written document that announces a decision.

They read the proclamation aloud in the town square.