promulgated

[ prom-uhl-gey-tid ]

adjective

1. (of a law, court decree, etc.) publicly declared; formally proclaimed or put into effect:

   The cell phone provider has implemented all promulgated regulations and revised all of its tariff plans.

2. (of a doctrine, theory, idea, etc.) taught, set forth, or advanced publicly:

   Increased access to services and facilities is one of the promulgated social benefits of a more compact urban form.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of promulgate ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·prom·ul·gat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of promulgated¹

promulgate ( def ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“Elective abortion” is not a medical term but one favored by the Catholic Church to signify abortions that cannot be performed in its hospitals, according to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, which is promulgated by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

But Davis pointed out that the regulations were promulgated months ago – and she said it’s unlikely that the Department of Education would have started to immediately scrutinize schools..

From Salon

The poem attempts to reclaim words such as “freedom,” “liberty” and “patriot,” part of a vision of pluralism and empathy, instead of the “America first” message promulgated by former President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump openly denies that global heating is caused by human activity, and the policies promulgated by his administration's alumni through Project 2025 would almost entirely eliminate the already-weak environmental protections.

From Salon

The “truth” they promulgated was that Kerry was a fraud who lied about his service.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• expressed