noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of promulgating or announcing something, especially a proclamation announcing a new law. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice wordnet
3. 3
   the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect wordnet
4. 4
   a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen wordnet

Synonyms

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advertisementairingannouncementannouncementbookbroadcast

Example

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"A peace accord in 2006 led to the promulgation of an interim constitution in 2007."

Etymology

From Middle French promulgation, from Latin prōmulgātiō.

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