Main entry: proclamation, promulgation
Definition: the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice
Usage: his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature
Main entry: promulgation
Definition: the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect
Main entry: promulgation, announcement
Definition: a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
Usage: the announcement appeared in the local newspaper; the promulgation was written in English