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proclamation

[prok-luh-mey-shuhn] / ˌprɒk ləˈmeɪ ʃən /


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After the result was declared on Friday, his party appealed against the electoral court's proclamation, calling for the vote to be nullified.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

While President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863, the proclamation didn’t apply to border states loyal to the Union.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

The clothing brand Everlane burst onto the fashion scene in 2011 with a bold proclamation: “The finest designer-quality accessories, basics & essentials under $100.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

A response came 11 days later in a presidential proclamation.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The pro-republic sentiment won with 52 percent of the vote, and the proclamation of the republic was set for May 31,1961.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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