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proclamation
An official, public, and solemn act in which something important is announced, such as a law, the beginning of a new government, or the declaration of a state.
Die Proklamation der Republik beendete die Monarchie.
The proclamation of the republic ended the monarchy.
The ending '-ation' often indicates a noun that describes an action or process. Such words often come from Latin and are connected with a verb, here 'proklamieren' (to proclaim).
Die Organisation veröffentlichte eine Proklamation zum Schutz der Menschenrechte.
The organization published a proclamation for the protection of human rights.
'Proklamation' (proclamation) is a very formal word. It is mainly used in historical, political, or legal texts to describe official announcements.
Die Proklamation des Kaisers wurde auf dem Marktplatz verlesen.
The emperor's proclamation was read aloud in the marketplace.
This noun is often combined with specific, formal verbs. Typical combinations are 'eine Proklamation erlassen' (to issue a proclamation), 'eine Proklamation verkünden' (to proclaim a proclamation), or 'eine Proklamation unterzeichnen' (to sign a proclamation).
Der neue König wird morgen eine Proklamation an sein Volk erlassen.
The new king will issue a proclamation to his people tomorrow.
explanation / statement
Erklärung and Proklamation can both publicly announce something important. Erklärung is the more general term for a formal statement or document, while Proklamation emphasizes the solemn public act of proclaiming something. Use Erklärung in general and Proklamation for a particularly official proclamation.
Bei der feierlichen Proklamation der Unabhängigkeit versammelte sich die Bevölkerung auf dem Platz.
At the solemn proclamation of independence, the population gathered in the square.
Die Regierung veröffentlichte eine Erklärung zur Unabhängigkeit des Landes.
The government published a statement on the country's independence.
