They can only be punished if that act has been announced beforehand as a crime.
A large lynching might be announced beforehand in the newspaper.
Barnett was announced beforehand as a cast member for the new piece, but she did not appear.
To surprise the audience, the actress's exit was not announced beforehand.
And Aurelian, our host, has not announced the storm beforehand.
It was announced beforehand that in case of rain, there is good shelter for the spectators.
The preferred line is usually announced beforehand by judges.
I'd say OK but would make the suggestion that the transition be announced beforehand.
Line involves taking the correct line, which is usually announced beforehand by judges.
This meant that if a stable entered more than one of its horses, it would announce beforehand which horse they expected to win the event.