Definition

1. Noun:
   • The formal act of proclaiming or giving public notice: The act of making an official announcement or declaration to the public.
   • The official announcement of a new law or ordinance, putting it into effect: The formal declaration that a law or rule is now in force.
   • A public statement containing information about an event: An announcement made to inform the public about something that has happened or will happen.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The promulgation of the new constitution was a historic event.
  • His premature promulgation of the policy caused confusion.
  • The promulgation appeared in the government gazette.

Advanced Usage

• "by promulgation": through the act of formally announcing.
  • The decree became effective by promulgation.
• "date of promulgation": the specific day on which a law is officially announced and enacted.
  • The law's date of promulgation is different from its effective date.

Variants and Related Words

• Promulgate (verb): To make a law or idea known formally and publicly.
  • The government will promulgate the regulations next month.
• Promulgator (noun): A person or body that formally announces something.
  • The king was the promulgator of the edict.

Synonyms

• Proclamation: A public or official announcement.
• Declaration: A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
• Announcement: A public statement giving information.

Related Phrases

• To issue a promulgation: To formally release an official announcement.
  • The council will issue a promulgation regarding the new zoning laws.

Noun

1. the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice
   • his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature
2. the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect
3. a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
   • the announcement appeared in the local newspaper
   • the promulgation was written in English