Promulgate

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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