The mayor's proclamation of the new holiday was celebrated by the entire community.
synonyms
announcementdeclarationnotice
word origin — from Middle French 'proclamation', from Latin 'proclamatio', which is derived from 'proclamare' meaning 'to call out publicly'
proclamation, infallibility, fluctuation, desert, governance: meanings and examples
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proclamation · noun/prɑːˈklæm.eɪ.ʃən/
an official announcement or declaration
The mayor's proclamation of the new holiday was celebrated by the entire community.
Synonyms: announcement, declaration, notice
Origin: from Middle French 'proclamation', from Latin 'proclamatio', which is derived from 'proclamare' meaning 'to call out publicly'
infallibility · noun/ɪnˈfælɪˌbɪləti/
the inability to make mistakes or be wrong
The scientist's infallibility in predicting the outcomes of her experiments earned her widespread acclaim among her peers.
Synonyms: impeccability, certainty, reliability
Origin: from Latin 'infallibilitas', from 'in-' (not) + 'fallibilis' (liable to fall or make mistakes)
fluctuation · noun/ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
an irregular rising and falling in number or amount
The fluctuation in stock prices has caused concern among investors who are unsure about the market's stability.
Synonyms: variation, oscillation, change
Origin: from Latin fluctuationem, which comes from fluctus meaning 'a flowing, wave'
desert · noun/ˈdɛz.ɚt/
a barren area of land with little or no vegetation typically receiving very little rainfall
The vast desert stretched as far as the eye could see, its sandy dunes shimmering in the heat.
Synonyms: wasteland, barren, wilderness
Origin: From Old French 'desert' meaning 'abandoned, forsaken', from Latin 'desertus', meaning 'abandoned, forsaken', the past participle of 'deserere' meaning 'to abandon, forsake'.
governance · noun/ˈɡʌvərnəns/
the act or process of governing or overseeing the control and direction of an organization or group
Effective governance is essential for ensuring that the organization meets its objectives and adheres to best practices.
Synonyms: administration, management, oversight
Origin: Middle English 'governaunce', from Old French 'governer', from Latin 'gubernare', meaning to steer or direct