Pronouncement (noun)

1. A formal or official statement or announcement.
2. The act of pronouncing or speaking something aloud.

Origin:

From old french prononcier, from latin pronuntiare "to proclaim", from pro- "before" + nuntiare "to announce".

Examples:

1. The judge's pronouncement of the verdict was met with gasps from the courtroom.
2. The company made a pronouncement that it would be shutting down its operations in the region.
3. The Pope's pronouncement on the issue of gay marriage was met with widespread controversy.
4. The scientist's pronouncement that the new discovery would revolutionize the field was met with great excitement.
5. After the pronouncement of the election results, the crowd erupted in cheers.