promulgator
/promulgator/
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Definition
- Noun:
- One who promulgates: A person or entity that formally announces, proclaims, or puts a law, decree, or doctrine into effect by making it widely known.
- A formal announcer: Specifically in legal contexts, the individual or official body responsible for the formal declaration and publication of a new law or regulation, thereby initiating its execution.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The king was the primary promulgator of the new tax code.
- As the promulgator of the company's ethical guidelines, the CEO ensured every employee received a copy.
Advanced Usage
- Institutional Role: The term often refers to an official role or function within a government or organization.
- The ministry acts as the promulgator of all health and safety regulations.
- Figurative Use: Can be extended to a person who actively spreads an idea or doctrine.
- He was a fervent promulgator of democratic ideals throughout the region.
Variants and Related Words
- Promulgate (verb): To make a law, decree, or idea known to the public; to proclaim formally.
- The government will promulgate the new statute next month.
- Promulgation (noun): The act of promulgating.
- The promulgation of the edict was met with public celebration.
Synonyms
- Proclaimer: One who announces something publicly or officially.
- Publisher: One who issues printed material for public distribution (can overlap in the context of making laws known).
- Announcer: One who makes a formal public statement.
Related Phrases
- To act as promulgator: To perform the duty of formally announcing and enacting.
- The council must act as promulgator for the bylaws to take effect.
Noun
- (law) one who promulgates laws (announces a law as a way of putting it into execution)