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PROM-uh-lgayt/ˈprɒməlɡeɪt/

To promulgate is to announce a law, doctrine, or official decision so that it takes effect: promulgate the occupancy number, promulgate a rule. Announce (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a slogan is not a certificate.

Meaning

To announce a law, doctrine, or decision officially (from announce, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Promulgate the occupancy number; a slogan is not a certificate.”
• “Announce is already in this course. Publish is the close twin. A slogan is comms. A number on a certificate is the rule. Cite the number; then keep the slogan if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Announce officially, as a rule. Everyday: announce (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ a certificate.

Near in meaning

publish, announce, issue

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