promulgation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
    announcement.
    • the announcement appeared in the local newspaper
    • the promulgation was written in English
  2. noun the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect
  3. noun the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice
    proclamation.
    • his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature

WordNet

Pro`mul*ga"tion noun
Etymology
L. promulgatio: cf. F. promulgation.
Definitions
  1. The act of promulgating; publication; open declaration; as, the promulgation of the gospel. South.

Webster 1913