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Webster 1913 Edition

Promulgate

Pro-mul′gate

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Promulgated
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Promulgating
.]
[L.
promulgatus
, p. p. of
promulgare
to promulgate; of unknown origin. Cf.
Promulge
.]
To make known by open declaration, as laws, decrees, or tidings; to publish;
as, to
promulgate
the secrets of a council
.
Syn. – To publish; declare; proclaim. See
Announce
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Promulgate

PROMUL'GATE

,
Verb.
T.
[L. promulgo.] To publish; to make known by open declaration; as, to promulgate the secrets of a council. It is particularly applied to the publication of laws and the gospel. The moral law was promulgated at mount Sinai. The apostles promulgated the gospel. Edicts, laws and orders are promulgated by circular letters, or through the medium of the public prints.

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