'Proclamation' definitions:

Definition of 'proclamation'

From: WordNet
noun
A formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence" [syn: announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration]
noun
The formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature" [syn: proclamation, promulgation]

Definition of 'Proclamation'

From: GCIDE
  • Proclamation \Proc`la*ma"tion\, n. [F. proclamation, L. proclamatio. See Proclaim.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. The act of proclaiming; official or general notice; publication. [1913 Webster]
  • King Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted. --1 Kings xv. 22. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which is proclaimed, publicly announced, or officially declared; a published ordinance; as, the proclamation of a king; a Thanksgiving proclamation. [1913 Webster]