(literary) an official government proclamation or call to arms used in ancient times for recruitment, public announcements, or denouncing an enemy; now used figuratively for a public denunciation or a sharp written critique

(literary) to circulate a call to arms or a public protest; to promulgate an official proclamation

(bound form) urgent message or military document calling men to arms, traditionally marked with a bird feather to signal its extreme urgency.

to quickly deliver an official document or mobilization order

(literary) to receive an official notification of appointment to a government post

to receive an official appointment or post with respect

an official document used in ancient times for military summons or public denunciations of enemies; now used figuratively for any strong public denunciation or proclamation

To draft a formal call to arms or a declaration of war.