Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Promulgate
verb
/ PROM-ul-gayt /
Medium
Meaning
To make a new law or decree widely known by official announcement; to put into effect formally
Origin / Etymology
Latin promulgare — to make publicly known
Synonyms
Enact
Proclaim
Decree
Antonyms
Repeal
Revoke
Suppress
Example Sentence
"The government promulgated new regulations under the Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Rules, 2023, mandating compensatory afforestation for diverted forest land."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS2 governance answers when discussing how laws, ordinances, and executive orders are formally issued and brought into effect.
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