promulgate (ˈprɒməlˌɡeɪt
) or (prəʊˈmʌldʒ)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation
- to announce or declare officially
- to make widespread
Also (archaic)
Alternative Forms
ˌpromulˈgation noun ˈpromulˌgator nounWord Origin
C16: from Latin prōmulgāre to bring to public knowledge; probably related to provulgāre to publicize, from pro-C16: from Latin to bring to public knowledge; probably related to to publicize, from 1 + to make common, from the common people + vulgāre to make common, from vulgus the common peopleUsage examples
Besides, the government appears committed to cap its borrowings and promulgate a Fiscal Responsibility Act later in the year.
Business Today (2000)Legislation governing hunting is fragmented and left up to individual provinces to promulgate and enforce.
SA Star (2005)The anxiety of Irish brokers to promulgate the recovery story could be based on a genuine belief that this country is recession-proof.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)We certainly are in no position to promulgate dogmas of the Church unilaterally.
, Why I Am Still an Anglican (1986)