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promulgate

Verb

IPA /ˈprɒmlɡeɪt/

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To formally announce a new law, rule or policy.

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promulgate/ˈprɒmlɡeɪt/

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  1. A new policy is agreed

  2. It is officially announced

To promulgate a policy is to make it formally known.

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  1. The historical drama shows the ruler promulgating a new decree.
  2. The organisation promulgated a revised policy after the consultation.

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To formally announce a new law, rule or policy.
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promulgate — To formally announce a new law, rule or policy.

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To formally announce a new law, rule or policy.

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From Latin promulgare, meaning to make publicly known.

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Promulgate a law and promulgate a policy describe official announcements.

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promulgate

/ˈprɒmlɡeɪt/ (Verb)

“Formal: in this meaning, promulgate concerns announcing a rule officially, rather than an informal personal announcement.”

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