Meaning of PROMULGATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'prâmul`geyt
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- [v] put a law into effect by formal declaration
- [v] state or announce; "`I am not a Communist,' " he exclaimed; "The King will proclaim an amnesty"
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| | Synonyms: | | exclaim, proclaim |
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| | See Also: | | announce, clarion, declare, trumpet | |
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| | Definition: | | \Pro*mul"gate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Promulgated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Promulgating}.] [L. promulgatus, p. p. of
promulgare to promulgate; of unknown origin. Cf. {Promulge}.]
To make known by open declaration, as laws, decrees, or
tidings; to publish; as, to promulgate the secrets of a
council.
Syn: To publish; declare; proclaim. See {Announce}.
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