Promulgating: meaning, definitions and examples

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promulgating

 

[ prəˈmʌlɡeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law or policy

Promulgating refers to the act of formally declaring or announcing something, especially laws, rules, or decrees in an official manner. This process is typically associated with governments or authoritative bodies that want to ensure that a particular regulation or policy is made public and is known to those who are affected by it. It often involves publishing the information in a way that is accessible to the general public. Effective promulgating ensures that people are informed about new legal requirements or standards that they must adhere to.

Synonyms

announcing, proclaiming, publishing

Examples of usage

  • The government is promulgating new regulations for environmental protection.
  • After the vote, the new law was swiftly promulgated to inform the citizens.
  • The agency is responsible for promulgating safety standards for the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "promulgating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 promulgando

🇮🇳 प्रचार करना

🇩🇪 verlautbaren

🇮🇩 mempromosikan

🇺🇦 оприлюднення

🇵🇱 ogłaszanie

🇯🇵 公布する

🇫🇷 promulgation

🇪🇸 promulgación

🇹🇷 ilan etme

🇰🇷 공표하는

🇸🇦 إعلان

🇨🇿 vyhlášení

🇸🇰 vyhlásenie

🇨🇳 公布

🇸🇮 razglasitev

🇮🇸 tilkynning

🇰🇿 жариялау

🇬🇪 გამოცხადება

🇦🇿 yayma

🇲🇽 promulgación

Etymology

The term 'promulgate' comes from the Latin word 'promulgare,' which is a combination of 'pro-' meaning 'forth' and 'mulgere' meaning 'to milk.' The original sense of the term referred to the act of making known or 'milking forth' information to the public, especially in terms of official declarations. The word entered the English language in the early 15th century, and its usage has evolved to specifically denote formal announcements of laws or regulations. Over the years, promulgating has been a critical aspect of governance and public administration, ensuring that the populace is kept informed about legal changes and their implications.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,407, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.