Pro-mŭl'gāte, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. PROMULGATED; p. pr. & vb. n. PROMULGATING.] [Lat. promulgare, promulgatum, for provulgare, It. promulgare, Sp., Pg., & Pr. promulgar, Fr. promulguer. Cf. DIVULGE.] To make known by open declaration, as laws, decrees, or tidings; to publish; as, to promulgate the secrets of a council.

Synonyms—To announce; publish; declare; proclaim. See ANNOUNCE.