promulgation
/prəˈmʌlɡeɪʃən/ · pro·mul·ga·tion
noun
- The formal act of publishing or proclaiming a law, regulation, or official decree so that it becomes known to the public. The promulgation of the new tax code was announced in the government gazette last Monday.
- The broader process of making any information widely known or disseminated. The company's rapid promulgation of its sustainability goals impressed environmental advocates.
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Did you know? In many jurisdictions, a law does not take effect until its promulgation in an official gazette, a practice that dates back to the Roman Republic.