promulgate

American  

[prom-uhl-geyt] / ˈprɒm əlˌgeɪt /

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

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promulgate British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of promulgate

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

Example Sentences

“Today’s FTC can bring civil enforcement suits against private parties, promulgate binding rules, issue final orders in administrative adjudications, and investigate potential violations of the law.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Achieving the first goal necessitates restraint and care, both from the SEC when it promulgates a rule and from Congress when it directs the commission to mandate disclosure on a subject.

From The Wall Street Journal

The line was promulgated first by other Israelis.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Davis pointed out that the regulations were promulgated months ago – and she said it’s unlikely that the Department of Education would have started to immediately scrutinize schools..

From Salon

But Chambers hasn’t given up his opposition — and his agreement to liquidate his stake in Cox has given him more resources than ever to promulgate it.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• declare
• notify
• promote
• publish