Word Frequency
promulgate (ˈprɒməlˌɡeɪt
) or (prəʊˈmʌldʒ
)
Definitions
verb
- to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation
- to announce or declare officially
- to make widespread
Derived Forms
ˌpromulˈgation nounˈpromulˌgator noun
Word Origin
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 peopleExample Sentences Including 'promulgate'
Australian football's commitment to promulgate their code nationally makes moving a cash-strapped Melbourne team a realistic proposition.Misc (1999)
Besides, the government appears committed to cap its borrowings and promulgate a Fiscal Responsibility Act later in the year.Business Today (2000)
Gradually new monastic brotherhoods developed to promulgate the expanded teachings.Fire in the Lotus - the dynamic Buddhism of Nichiren
In fact, as the site's moderator, Matthews feels it would be improper to promulgate his views, so never did spill the bile.Times, Sunday Times (2005)
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)
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