The act of proclaiming; official or general notice; publication.

That which is proclaimed, publicly announced, or officially declared; a published ordinance; as, the proclamation of a king; a Thanksgiving proclamation.

A proclamation is made by the President for a ceremonial or commemorative purpose, to make a general announcement about policy, or to announce a new agreement, such as a trade agreement. They are numbered sequentially; there have been more than 7,000 so far.

A formal public statement, particularly from the Government.