prom·ul·gate
(pr m  l-g t , pr -m lgt)
tr.v. prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing,
prom·ul·gates
1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public
declaration; announce officially. See Synonyms at announce.
2. To put (a law) into effect by formal public
announcement.
[Latin pr
mulgre, prmulgt-.]
prom
ul·gation (prml-gshn, prml-) n.
prom
ul·gator
n. |
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Aunt Ann and Auntie Mary hope that Congress will promulgate a law that recognizes their marriage.
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