promulgate

Promulgate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Promulgated; p. pr. & vb. n. Promulgating.]

Etymology: [L. promulgatus, p. p. of promulgare to promulgate; of unknown origin. Cf. Promulge.]

To make known by open declaration, as laws, decrees, or tidings; to publish; as, to promulgate the secrets of a council.

Syn. -- To publish; declare; proclaim. See Announce.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for promulgate; he lists it under announce.

Where he writes about it:

We propound a question or an argument, promulgate the views of a sect or party, or the decision of a court, etc. — from announce