proc·la·ma·tion 
/ˌprɑ:kləˈmeɪʃən/ noun
plural proc·la·ma·tions /ˌprɑ:kləˈmeɪʃən/ noun somewhat formal 1 : the act of saying something in a public, official, or definite way : the act of proclaiming something [count] ▪ No one believed her proclamations of innocence. [=her statements that she was innocent] [noncount] ▪ the proclamation of martial law 2 [count] : an official statement or announcement made by a person in power or by a government
▪ The President issued a proclamation which freed the slaves.
▪ The President issued a proclamation which freed the slaves.
