proclamation proclamation /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/

noun

1. () A formal public statement  ( annunciation , declaration , announcement , proclamation )
   a formal public statement
    The government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
   the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
    A declaration of independence
   a declaration of independence
   
2. The formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice  ( proclamation , promulgation )
   the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice
    His promulgation of the policy proved to be premature
   his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature