ˈpress reˌlease noun [countable]
an official statement giving information to the newspapers, radio, or television

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statement something that someone says or writes publicly in order to tell people what they intend to do, what their opinion is etc:
The President will make a statement to the press this afternoon.
announcement a public or official statement telling people what has happened or what will happen:
The announcement was heard by millions of radio listeners this morning.
The company made an announcement yesterday that Rogers has resigned as managing director.
declaration an important official statement, especially about what a government or organization intends to do:
On the 19th of July a declaration of war was delivered in Berlin.
Independence Hall is where the delegates met to sign the Declaration of Independence and write the Constitution.
press release an official statement giving information to the newspapers, radio, or television:
The singer issued a press release saying that she was too ill to continue with the tour.
testimony a formal statement saying that something is true, especially one a witness makes in a court of law:
The testimony of the two arresting officers was an important part of the prosecution case.
The jury based their decision almost entirely on the testimony of one witness.
affidavit law a written statement that you swear is true, for use as proof in a court of law:
A prison doctor who treated the accused sent an affidavit about his mental state.

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