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   prom·ul·gate

   /ˈpräm(ə)lˌɡāt/

   verb

   • 1. promote or make widely known (an idea or cause): "these objectives have to be promulgated within the organization" Similar make knownmake publicpublicizespreadcommunicatepropagatedisseminatecirculatebroadcastpromoteannounceproclaimliterary:bruit about
   • ▪ put (a law or decree) into effect by official proclamation: "in January 1852 the new Constitution was promulgated" Similar put into effectenactimplementenforcepass

   Word Origin mid 16th century (earlier (late 15th century) as promulgation): from Latin promulgat- ‘exposed to public view’, from the verb promulgare, from pro- ‘out, publicly’ + mulgere ‘cause to come forth’ (literally ‘to milk’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. promulgation noun
   • 2. promulgator noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › promulgatePromulgate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PROMULGATE is to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim. How to use promulgate in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Promulgate.

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   PROMULGATE definition: 1. to spread beliefs or ideas among a lot of people 2. to announce something publicly, especially a…. Learn more.

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   To promulgate is to officially put a law into effect. Your state may announce a plan to promulgate a new traffic law on January 1st. Laws aren't the only things you can promulgate.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROMULGATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. verb. If people promulgate a new law or a new idea, they make it widely known. [formal] The shipping industry promulgated a voluntary code. [VERB noun] 2. verb [usually passive] If a new law is promulgated by a government or national leader, it is publicly approved or made official. [formal]

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   PROMULGATE meaning: 1. to spread beliefs or ideas among a lot of people 2. to announce something publicly, especially a…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › promulgatePromulgate - definition of promulgate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation. 2. to announce or declare officially. 3. to make widespread. Also (archaic): promulge.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpromulgate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   promulgate something to announce a new law or system officially or publicly. The new constitution was promulgated in 2006.

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   Definitions of 'promulgate'. 1. If people promulgate a new law or a new idea, they make it widely known. [formal] [...] 2. If a new law is promulgated by a government or national leader, it is publicly approved or made official. [formal] [...] More.

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    Promulgate definition: to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).. See examples of PROMULGATE used in a sentence.

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    Definition of promulgate verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.