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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- To publish; declare; proclaim. See Announce. [ 1913 Webster ]