Definition/Meaning of promulgate

• English - Verb: promulgate ( third-person singular simple present promulgates , present participle promulgating , simple past and past participle promulgated ) ( transitive ) To make known or public . ( transitive ) To put into effect as a regulation . Translations See also publish declare proclaim
• English - Etymology: From Latin promulgatus , past participle of promulgō ( “ I make known , publish ” ), either from provulgō ( “ I make known , publish ” ), from pro ( “ forth ” ) + vulgō ( “ I publish ” ) or mulgeō ( “ I milk ” ), latter used in metaphorical sense of “to bring forth”. Compare promulge .
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK ) IPA (key) : /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ ( US ) IPA (key) : /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/
• English - References: ^ “promulgate” in Douglas Harper , Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).
• English - External links: promulgate in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary , G . & C . Merriam, 1913 promulgate in The Century Dictionary , The Century Co ., New York , 1911 promulgate at OneLook Dictionary Search