Proclamation

The act of causing some state matters to be published or made generally known. A written or printed document in which are contained such matters, issued by proper authority; as, the president's proclamation, the governor's proclamation, the mayor's proclamation. The word "proclamation" is also used to express the public nomination made of The giving of publicity is essential to the idea of a proclamation, no paper being such until it is in some manner published.

101 U. S. 770. — i— In Practice.

The declaration made by the crier, by authority of the court, that something is about to be done. It usually commences with the French word oyez (hear ye), in order to attract attention. It is particularly used on the meeting or opening of the court, and at its adjournment. It is also frequently employed to discharge persons who have been accused of crimes or misdemeanors.