statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"

Annunciation - (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ

banns - a public announcement of a proposed marriage

handout, press release, release - an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

notice - an announcement containing information about a future event; "you didn't give me enough notice"

necrology, obit, obituary - a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography

programme, program - an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program"

wanted notice, wanted poster - a public announcement by a law enforcement agency that they desire to question or arrest some person

announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration - a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"

human action, human activity, act - something that people do or cause to happen