proclamation

 
Pronunciation: /prɒkləˈmeɪʃn/

noun

  • a public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance: the issuing by the monarch of a proclamation dissolving Parliament
  • [mass noun] the public or official announcement of an important matter: the government restricted the use of water by proclamation
  • a clear declaration of something: they often make proclamations about their heterosexuality

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin proclamatio(n-), from proclamare 'shout out' (see proclaim)