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prom·ul·gate / ˈpräməlˌgāt; prōˈməl-/ • v. [tr.] promote or make widely known (an idea or cause): these objectives have to be promulgated within the organization. ∎ put (a law or decree) into effect by official proclamation: in January 1852, the new constitution was promulgated.DERIVATIVES: prom·ul·ga·tion / ˌpräməlˈgāshən; ˌprōməl-/ n.prom·ul·ga·tor / -ˌgātər/ n.
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