0 the process of spreading beliefs or ideas among a lot of people:
He defended the promulgation of alternative viewpoints.
People should have a right to use the public airwaves for the promulgation of ideas.
1 the public announcement of something, especially a new law:
The Secretary is authorized to take actions that include the promulgation of rules and regulations.
The promulgation of derogatory comments misleads and misinforms people.
He played a central role in the promulgation of the postmodern theory of history.
In a special election, the legislator must take the oath of office within 30 days of the promulgation of election results.
Next Wednesday will see the promulgation of new scientific and ethical guidelines.
Promulgation is done by publishing laws in an official gazette, bulletin, or journal.
Study, analysis, and deliberation has led to the promulgation of these regulations.
