Acclamation vs. Proclamation — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Acclamation and Proclamation
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Acclamation
An acclamation is a form of election that does not use a ballot. "Acclamation" or "acclamatio" can also signify a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval in certain social contexts as in ancient Rome.
Proclamation
A proclamation (Lat. proclamare, to make public by announcement) is an official declaration issued by a person of authority to make certain announcements known.
Acclamation
Loud and enthusiastic approval
The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation
Proclamation
A public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance
The issuing by the monarch of a proclamation dissolving Parliament
Acclamation
A shout or salute of enthusiastic approval.
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Proclamation
The act of proclaiming or the condition of being proclaimed.
Acclamation
An oral vote, especially an enthusiastic vote of approval taken without formal ballot
A motion passed by acclamation.
Proclamation
Something proclaimed, especially an official public announcement.
Acclamation
A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
Proclamation
A statement which is proclaimed; formal public announcement.
The Tuesday meetings are only thirty minutes now. That proclamation was made in the previous meeting.
Acclamation
The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.
With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.
Proclamation
The act of proclaiming; official or general notice; publication.
King Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted.
Acclamation
(art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
Proclamation
That which is proclaimed, publicly announced, or officially declared; a published ordinance; as, the proclamation of a king; a Thanksgiving proclamation.
Acclamation
(political) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
Proclamation
A formal public statement;
The government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
A declaration of independence
Acclamation
A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children.
Proclamation
The formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice;
His promulgation of the policy proved to be premature
Acclamation
A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
Acclamation
In parliamentary usage, the act or method of voting orally and by groups rather than by ballot, esp. in elections;
Acclamation
Enthusiastic approval;
The book met with modest acclaim
He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
They gave him more eclat than he really deserved
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