promulgate
[ prom-uhl-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt ]
/ ˈprɒm əlˌgeɪt, proʊˈmʌl geɪt /
verb (used with object), prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing.
to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).
to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).
Origin of promulgate
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British Dictionary definitions for promulgated
promulgate
/ (ˈprɒməlˌɡeɪt) /
verb (tr)
to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation
to announce or declare officially
to make widespread
Also (archaic):
promulge (
prəʊˈmʌldʒ)
Derived forms of promulgate
promulgation, noun promulgator, nounWord Origin for promulgate
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