promulgate

[prom-uhl-geyt]

verb (used with object)

promulgated, promulgating 

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

   Synonyms: declare, issue, 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

Other Word Forms

• promulgation noun
• promulgator noun
• repromulgate verb (used with object)

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 law also prevents regulators from promulgating similar rules in the future, so the resolution could prevent another confiscation under the next Democratic Administration.

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The line was promulgated first by other Israelis.

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It’s a guidepost for federal judges hearing challenges to agency rulemakings — whether by promulgating new rules or trying to overturn old ones.

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According to the spin promulgated by conservative Republicans after Carter's presidency, he was an ineffective leader who was sent packing by an angry electorate when Ronald Reagan beat him in the 1980 election.

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And yet Trump also persisted in promulgating the oft-debunked lie that childhood vaccines are linked to autism, vowing to “look into” the conspiracy theory.

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Related Words

• declare 
• notify 
• promote 
• publish