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promulgate

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Illustration of "promulgate": To promulgate means to officially announce or declare a new law, decree, or set of ideas to the publ

What does "promulgate" mean?

To promulgate means to officially announce or declare a new law, decree, or set of ideas to the public. The mental image is of an official standing before a crowd or a government body issuing a formal proclamation that is meant to be widely known and observed. It is almost exclusively used in legal, political, or academic contexts. You would rarely use this word in casual conversation; instead of saying "I promulgated my new rules for the house," you would simply say "I announced" or "I declared." It carries a weight of authority and formality.

"promulgate" in conversation

Legal office

The committee will promulgate the new safety regulations tomorrow morning.

The committee will promulgate the new safety regulations tomorrow morning.

Should I notify the press immediately?

Should I notify the press immediately?

Used here to describe the official act of putting a regulation into effect.

Academic debate

The organization was created to promulgate these specific democratic values.

The organization was created to promulgate these specific democratic values.

Do they have the resources to reach a global audience?

Do they have the resources to reach a global audience?

Refers to the spreading or promotion of an ideology or set of beliefs.

"promulgate" in a sentence

  1. The government decided to promulgate the new law immediately.

    The government decided to promulgate the new law immediately.

  2. The university will promulgate its updated code of conduct during the faculty meeting.

    The university will promulgate its updated code of conduct during the faculty meeting.

  3. The agency was tasked to promulgate guidelines that would ensure fair trade practices across the region.

    The agency was tasked to promulgate guidelines that would ensure fair trade practices across the region.

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