Pro*mul"gate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Promulgated (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Promulgating.]
[L. promulgatus, p. p. of
promulgare to promulgate; of unknown origin. Cf. Promulge.] To make known by
open declaration, as laws, decrees, or tidings; to publish; as, to promulgate the secrets of a
council.
Syn. -- To publish; declare; proclaim. See Announce.