PROCLAMA'TION, n. L. proclamatio, from proclamo.
1. Publication by authority official notice given to the public.
King Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah.
2. In England, a declaration of the king's will, openly published.
Proclamations are a branch of the king's prerogative, and are binding on the subject.
3. The declaration of any supreme magistrate publicly made known as the proclamation of the governor appointing a day of thanksgiving.
4. The paper containing an official notice to a people. The sheriff receives and distributes the governor's proclamations.
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