ˈpräməlˌgāt, prəˈm-, prōˈm- also ˈprō(ˌ)m-; usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin promulgatus, past participle of promulgare to make public, perhaps alteration of provulgare, from pro- forth + vulgare to publish — more at pro- , vulgate
1. : to make known (as a decree, a dogma) by open declaration : proclaim
2.
a. : to make known or public the terms of (a proposed law)
b. : to issue or give out (a law) by way of putting into execution
c. : to make public as having the force of law
d. : to announce officially
Synonyms: see declare