proclamation

Example Sentences

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Cases at the trade court are often handled by an individual judge, but they are assigned to a three-judge panel if they challenge the constitutionality of a congressional action, presidential proclamation or executive order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Though she was correct at the time, Huppert couldn’t have known that her proclamation was actually a prophecy.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

A day can be appointed as a bank holiday in Scotland by royal proclamation.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

This week’s proclamation pushed back the increase by a year and maintains the current 25% rate.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Lillian spoke of the Old South when Bull was in earshot as though it were a private garden deeded to her in a last heroic proclamation by the Confederate Congress.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy