promulgation

CEFRC1

/ˌprɒməlˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The public announcement or spread of a law, idea, or belief.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Advocacy on behalf of something.

Examples

  • A peace accord in 2006 led to the promulgation of an interim constitution in 2007.

  • […] and, indeed, the impression that Mr Lidmarsh took away with him was that his host's real hobby in life was the promulgation of phonetic reform.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of promulgating or announcing something, especially a proclamation announcing a new law.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French promulgation, from Latin prōmulgātiō.