WorldAugust 10, 2026

pronouncement

pruh-NOUNS-ment

Definition

An authoritative or formal declaration or announcement regarding a decision or interpretation.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'pronuntiare,' meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to announce.' It entered Middle English through the Old French 'prononcement' to describe the act of declaring something formally.

In the news

The term refers to an official ruling or formal legal statement issued by the court regarding the validity of the state's voucher program. It signifies the gravity of the legal decision being sought.

Arizona’s Prop 145 voucher fight heads back to Supreme Court

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Arizona Capitol Times

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