promulgate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒm(ə)lgeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • 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

promulgation

Pronunciation: /-ˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

promulgator

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (earlier (late 15th century) as promulgation): from Latin promulgat- 'exposed to public view', from the verb promulgare, from pro- 'out, publicly' + mulgere 'cause to come forth' (literally 'to milk')