promulgate — to announce or make known publicly, especially an official rule or law
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to announce or make known publicly, especially an official rule or law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːməlˌɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The principal promulgated a bizarre new rule: students must hop on one foot every Friday.
- The king promulgated a decree that made pizza the official national food.
- The university promulgated new academic standards to improve education quality.
promulgate
VERB[/ˈprɑːməlˌɡeɪt/]
to announce or make known publicly, especially an official rule or law
Mayor officially announcing new law
First formulate, then calculate, finally promulgate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'promulgatus', the past participle of 'promulgare', meaning to make public or publish. The Latin root combines 'pro-' (forth) and 'mulgare' (to cause to know or disclose).
Breakdown
pro- (forth) + mulgare (to make known) + -ate (verb suffix) = promulgate
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📝Examples
“The principal promulgated a bizarre new rule: students must hop on one foot every Friday.”
“The king promulgated a decree that made pizza the official national food.”
“The university promulgated new academic standards to improve education quality.”
“The organization promulgated ethical guidelines for all employees.”
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