promulgation

Meanings

• noun

  The official announcement or proclamation of a law, decree, or decision.

  - "The promulgation of the new law will take effect next month."
  - "The king's promulgation of the decree brought peace to the kingdom."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with promulgation
proclamation , explanation , station , nation

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Variants

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promulgate , promulgated , promulgates , promulgating , promulgation , promulgations , promulgator , promulgators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'promulgare,' meaning 'to make known publicly.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'promulgation' is most commonly used in the context of law and government.

2. The first known use of the word 'promulgation' in English was in the 14th century.

3. In some legal systems, the promulgation of a law is not considered complete until it has been published in an official gazette or other public medium.

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Related Concepts

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1. proclamation: A formal announcement or declaration, often made in public.

2. decree: A formal, authoritative order or instruction issued by a government or other authority.

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Culture

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In historical contexts, the promulgation of a law or decree was often accompanied by grand ceremonies and public readings to emphasize its importance and legitimacy.

How to Memorize "promulgation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd gathered to hear the reading of an important decree, with the speaker holding a scroll or parchment. Visualize the sense of excitement and anticipation in the crowd as they listen to the words being read.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'promulgation' with the idea of making something known to the public. Think of the word 'announcement' or 'proclamation' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Promulgation': P-Publicly R-Revealing M-Making U-Understanding L-Legislation G-Government A-Announcing T-To I-Implement

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