1 definition found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Promulgate \Pro*mul"gate\, verb (used with an object) [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}.

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