promulgate

[ prom-uhl-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

, prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing.

1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).

   Synonyms: declare, issue, announce

2. to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).

   Synonyms: advocate

promulgate

/ ˈprɒməlˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation
2. to announce or declare officially
3. to make widespread

Derived Forms

• ˌpromulˈgation, noun
• ˈpromulˌgator, noun

Other Words From

• prom·ul·ga·tion [prom-, uh, l-, gey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• prom·ul·ga·tor noun
• re·prom·ul·gate verb (used with object) repromulgated repromulgating

Word History and Origins

Origin of promulgate¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin prōmulgātus, past participle of prōmulgāre “to make known, promulgate”; promulge, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of promulgate¹

C16: from Latin prōmulgāre to bring to public knowledge; probably related to provulgāre to publicize, from pro- ¹+ vulgāre to make common, from vulgus the common people

Example Sentences

The federal and state governments, at their core, establish laws and promulgate rules.

From The Daily Beast

After that, Vyrtl sat back and allowed his cohorts to promulgate a number of minor, harassing conditions.

From Project Gutenberg

It was for him to promulgate the Imperial laws, sometimes to put forth edicts of his own.

From Project Gutenberg

Henceforth its sole effective function was to endorse and promulgate the decrees of the government of Vienna.

From Project Gutenberg

Let those who promulgate my faith enter into no arguments or discussions, but slay all who refuse obedience.

From Project Gutenberg

In this he was overborne by their united opinion, and the Nation continued to promulgate the same bold, unwavering course.

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Related Words

• declare
• notify
• promote
• publish