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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?

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

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   Someone can promulgate values, belief systems, and philosophies — it just means they're promoted or made public. For example, you might write an article to promulgate the benefits of eating only organic foods.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpromulgate 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. Definition of promulgate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb promulgate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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

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   to publish or make known officially (a decree, church dogma, etc.) 2. a. to make known the terms of (a new or proposed law or statute) b. to put (a law) into effect by publishing its terms. 3. to make widespread. to promulgate learning and culture.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › promulgatePromulgate Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    To publish or make known officially (a decree, church dogma, etc.) Webster's New World. To make known the terms of (a new or proposed law or statute) Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To put (a law) into effect by publishing its terms. Webster's New World.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › promulgatePromulgate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    PROMULGATE meaning: 1 : to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people; 2 : to make (a new law) known officially and publicly.