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Definition of promulgated - 2 dictionary results

prom⋅ul⋅gate

  [prom-uhl-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt]
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–verb (used with object), -gat⋅ed, -gat⋅ing.
1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).
2. to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).
Origin:
1520–30; < L prōmulgātus, ptp. of prōmulgāre to promulge; see -ate 1

Related forms:
prom⋅ul⋅ga⋅tion  [prom-uhl-gey-shuhn, proh-muhl-] , noun
prom⋅ul⋅ga⋅tor, noun

Synonyms:
1. announce, issue, declare. 2. advocate.
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prom·ul·gate   (prŏm'əl-gāt', prō-mŭl'gāt')   
tr.v.   prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing, prom·ul·gates
  1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially. See Synonyms at announce.
  2. To put (a law) into effect by formal public announcement.

[Latin prōmulgāre, prōmulgāt-.]
prom'ul·ga'tion (prŏm'əl-gā'shən, prō'məl-) n., prom'ul·ga'tor n.
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