1. A formal public announcement or declaration, especially one made by an authority figure or government
The king issued a proclamation declaring a national holiday.
O rei emitiu uma proclamação declarando um feriado nacional.
2. The act of proclaiming or publicly announcing something
The proclamation of independence was met with celebration.
A proclamação da independência foi recebida com celebração.
3. An official document containing such an announcement
The proclamation was posted in the town square.
A proclamação foi afixada na praça da cidade.