Promulgate
/ˈprɒm.əl.ɡeɪt/noun
To make a law or rule officially known; to announce publicly.
Did you know?Promulgate comes from Latin *promulgāre*, originally meaning to publish or bring a proposal before the people, and its ancient root is tied to the idea of driving something forward into public view.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
promulgāre
“to publish, announce publicly, bring forward for consideration”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*melǵ-
“to milk, to stroke, to handle or work with the hand”
Classical Latin
Latin
mulgēre
“to milk”
14th Century
English
promulgaten
“to make known officially; publish a law”
Modern English
English
promulgate
“to make a law or rule officially known; to announce publicly”
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