What is "promulgated"

Promulgate \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.

vb. (en-past of: promulgate)

adj. formally made public; "published accounts" [syn: published]