promulge

[ proh-muhlj ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

, pro·mulged, pro·mulg·ing.

1. to promulgate.

Other Words From

• pro·mulger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of promulge¹

1480–90; < Latin prōmulgāre to make known, promulgate, equivalent to prō- pro- ¹ + -mulgāre, probably akin to mulgēre to milk, extract

Example Sentences

Wisdom he wills not only for himself, But undergoes the sacred rites whereby The privilege he hath earned he may promulge, And all men make the partners of his light.

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Warriors of Islam! attend a moment, and listen well to the precepts which I am about to promulge to you for observation in times of war.

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He was among the first to oppose the innovations of the crown and promulge liberal principles.

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Mr. Speaker, excuse my zeal in this case; for my mouth cannot imprison what my mind intends to let out; neither can my tongue conceal what my heart desires to promulge.

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Under strong pressure the convocation was brought to pray that the power of independent legislation till now exercised by the church should come to an end, and to promise "that from henceforth we shall forbear to enact, promulge, or put into execution any such constitutions and ordinances so by us to be made in time coming, unless your highness by your royal assent shall license us to make, promulge, and execute them, and the same so made be approved by your highness' authority."

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