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promulgation

[prom-uhl-gey-shuhn] / ˌprɒm əlˈgeɪ ʃən /


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The president has a largely ceremonial role, responsible for representation and the promulgation of laws, while most executive powers lie with the prime minister.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

“It is practically impossible that the development, promulgation, communication, and implementation of this policy has been, and will be, accomplished — as required — without using a single dollar of annually appropriated funds,” they wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 12, 2026

According to Dr Taylor, "while the Congress tends to be a decidedly performative autocratic exercise, there are elements of policy innovation and promulgation that bubble up".

From BBC Mar. 3, 2024

The most interesting question answered by the promulgation of the new/old rules, therefore, is who it was that was confused about the old rules to such an extent that they needed to be laid down.

From Slate Nov. 13, 2023

During the voting and promulgation a storm burst over Rome, and made the Council Hall so dark that the Pope could not read the decree of his infallibility without having a candle brought.

From Letters From Rome on the Council by Johann Joseph Ignaz von D?llinger




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