promulgate
UK: /ˈprɒm.əl.ɡeɪt/ | US: /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/
vt. to make a law, decree, or idea widely known or officially put into effect
vt. to proclaim or announce publicly
promulgate = pro<forward> + mulg<make public> + ate<verb suffix>
- pro (Latin: "forward" or "forth")
- mulg (Latin mulgēre, meaning "to make public" or "to milk out," metaphorically extended to "disseminate")
- ate (verb-forming suffix indicating action)
Etymology Origin:
The word promulgate originates from Latin promulgare, combining pro- ("forward") and mulgēre ("to make public"). The latter term originally referred to "milking" (extracting liquid), later metaphorically extended to "extracting and spreading information." Over time, it evolved into its modern legal and communicative sense of formally announcing laws or ideas to the public.
The government plans to promulgate new environmental regulations next month.
The king promulgated an edict granting freedom to all political prisoners.
Scientists must promulgate their findings to ensure public awareness.
The committee voted to promulgate the revised policy immediately.
Ancient rulers often promulgated decrees through town criers.