n. [ L. praeconium a crying out in public, fr. praeco, -onis, a crier, a herald: cf. F. préconisation. ] 1. A publishing by proclamation; a public proclamation. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Eccl.) A formal approbation by the pope of a person nominated to an ecclesiastical dignity. Addis & Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]