promulgate

[ prom-uhl-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

, prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing.

1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).

   Synonyms: declare, issue, announce

2. to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).

   Synonyms: advocate

promulgate

/ ˈprɒməlˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation
2. to announce or declare officially
3. to make widespread

Derived Forms

• ˈpromulˌgator, noun
• ˌpromulˈgation, noun

Other Words From

• prom·ul·ga·tion [prom-, uh, l-, gey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• prom·ul·ga·tor noun
• re·prom·ul·gate verb (used with object) repromulgated repromulgating

Word History and Origins

Origin of promulgate¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin prōmulgātus, past participle of prōmulgāre “to make known, promulgate”; promulge, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of promulgate¹

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 people

Example Sentences

Eugenics was a pseudoscience promulgated in the 19th and 20th centuries aiming to improve human genetics.

From Washington Post

The ATF has the power to promulgate rules on ghost guns and arm braces by the end of the year.

From The Daily Beast

That was their most recent policy amongst the four they have promulgated in the last two years.

From Washington Post

In recent decades, the triumphalist narrative of Texas history promulgated by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the 1936 Centennial Exposition has been scrutinized and challenged.

From Washington Post

The California Teachers Association is vehement in its opposition to charters because the very principles that have made so many charters successful are diametrically opposed to the ideas promulgated by the union.

From Voice of San Diego

The federal and state governments, at their core, establish laws and promulgate rules.

From The Daily Beast

After that, Vyrtl sat back and allowed his cohorts to promulgate a number of minor, harassing conditions.

From Project Gutenberg

It was for him to promulgate the Imperial laws, sometimes to put forth edicts of his own.

From Project Gutenberg

Henceforth its sole effective function was to endorse and promulgate the decrees of the government of Vienna.

From Project Gutenberg

Let those who promulgate my faith enter into no arguments or discussions, but slay all who refuse obedience.

From Project Gutenberg

In this he was overborne by their united opinion, and the Nation continued to promulgate the same bold, unwavering course.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• declare
• notify
• promote
• publish