Public Proclamation
/ˈpʌblɪk ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal announcement made by an authority to inform the public of a legal matter or official decision.
The city issued a public proclamation declaring the new holiday official.
- (n.) A legally recognized notification published to ensure public awareness of laws, edicts, or governmental actions.
The public proclamation of the new zoning laws was required by the municipal code.
Forms
- public proclamation
- public proclamations
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Commentary
Public proclamations often serve as official legal notices and must meet specific publication requirements to be effective.
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