pronouncement
noun
pro·nounce·ment
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt 
1
: a usually formal declaration of opinion
2
: an authoritative announcement
Examples of pronouncement in a Sentence
He made some important pronouncements on government policy.
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Within hours of the jury’s pronouncement, Mr. Biden sent the first of several solicitations to supporters along the lines of Mr. Tyler’s comments.
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Peter Baker, New York Times, 31 May 2024
The comment is another controversial pronouncement from the former Democrat, who is waging an uphill battle to become the first person since George Washington to be elected president without a political party affiliation.
—CBS News, 29 May 2024
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Peter Baker, New York Times, 31 May 2024
The comment is another controversial pronouncement from the former Democrat, who is waging an uphill battle to become the first person since George Washington to be elected president without a political party affiliation.
—CBS News, 29 May 2024
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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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pronouncement
noun
pro·nounce·ment
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt
: an official or solemn statement or announcement
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