Proclamation
A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
A crying out; a notice by public outcry; a public notice, in writing, of some act done by the government, or to be done by the people.
In old English law
A writ issued with the writ of exigent, in the wards indorsing it on the record; of attachment, in equity, summoning a appear, personally to appear and answer