Definition

1. Verb:
   • To put a law, decree, or rule into effect by formal declaration: To officially announce and make a new law or regulation valid and enforceable.
   • To state or announce something publicly, formally, and widely: To make a doctrine, belief, or piece of information known to the public.

Usage and Examples

• To put a law into effect:

  • The government will promulgate the new tax code next month.
  • The agency has the authority to promulgate safety regulations for the industry.

• To state or announce publicly:

  • The leader used the rally to promulgate his vision for the country's future.
  • The organization's mission is to promulgate the principles of free trade.

Advanced Usage

• "to promulgate a doctrine/idea": To actively spread or teach a particular set of beliefs or ideas.

  • The philosopher spent his life trying to promulgate his theories on ethics.

• "to promulgate an edict/decree": To formally issue an official order, often by a ruler or governing body.

  • The emperor promulgated an edict of religious tolerance.

Variants and Related Words

• Promulgation (noun): The act of promulgating.
  • The promulgation of the constitution was a historic event.
• Promulgator (noun): A person or body that promulgates.
  • The ministry acts as the promulgator of these rules.

Synonyms

• Proclaim: To announce officially and publicly.
• Enact: To make a legislative bill into law.
• Issue: To put out or distribute something officially.
• Declare: To state formally or publicly.
• Disseminate: To spread information widely.

Antonyms

• Repeal: To revoke or annul a law or act.
• Rescind: To take back or cancel an order, decision, or law.
• Suppress: To prevent the dissemination of information.

Related Phrases and Usage Notes

• Formal and Official Context: "Promulgate" is typically used in formal, legal, governmental, or academic contexts. It is less common in everyday conversation.
• Distinction from "Announce": While "announce" is general, "promulgate" implies an official, authoritative declaration, often with the force of law or a systematic effort to spread information.

Verb

1. put a law into effect by formal declaration
2. state or announce
   • `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
   • The King will proclaim an amnesty