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promulgate v

Promulgate means to officially announce or put into effect (especially a law). Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of promulgate

  • to officially announce or put into effect (especially a law)

Usage examples of promulgate

The agency will promulgate new safety rules after publishing them in the official register.

The king used a public decree to promulgate the tax law throughout the kingdom.

Before a regulation can bind the public, the government must properly promulgate it.

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