promulgation

noun (promulgation — usually uncountable)

«promulgation» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal, law) The official public announcement of a new law or rule, so it comes into force. tree →
(formal) Spreading an idea or belief widely among people. tree →
(church) The official announcement of a teaching by a church. tree →

In the lessons

Exam and law word: «the promulgation of a law», «the promulgation of a new constitution». In church history, the promulgation of a teaching by the Pope or a council. Children rarely use it; in stories a king may order the promulgation of a decree.

Examples

The promulgation of the new law was read in the town square. tree →
The promulgation of the rules came after months of debate. tree →
The church announced the promulgation of a new prayer book. tree →
The king ordered the promulgation of his decree across the land. tree →
Teachers help in the promulgation of good ideas. tree →
After its promulgation, the law applied to everyone. tree →

Note

Very formal. Verb «promulgate». Stress: prom-ul-GAY-shun. Everyday words: «announcing», «spreading».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «promulgation» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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