1. a public declaration or proclamation, especially one made by a military or political leader
Usage: often used in historical or political contexts; frequently refers to authoritarian or military announcements
2. a military coup or uprising announced by public declaration
Usage: historical usage, particularly in Latin American contexts

Examples

• The general issued a pronunciamento declaring martial law throughout the country.
• The pronunciamento was broadcast on radio to reach the widest possible audience.
• Historical records show that the pronunciamento of 1898 changed the course of the nation.
• The military's pronunciamento promised reforms and new elections within six months.
• Citizens gathered in the square to hear the official pronunciamento from the new leader.
• The pronunciamento was written in formal language to convey authority and legitimacy.