Antonyms for promulgation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : prom-uhl-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɒm əlˌgeɪt, proʊˈmʌl geɪt


Definition of promulgation

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Middle French promulgation (14c.), from Latin promulgationem (nominative promulgatio) "a public announcement," noun of action from past participle stem of promulgare (see promulgate).
  • noun announcement
Example sentences :
  • The scene of that promulgation of the laws was stirring and impressive.
  • Extract from : « The Little Manx Nation - 1891 » by Hall Caine
  • All this, be it observed, was after the promulgation of the Union of Hearts.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • The opinion belonged to Marmaduke, who, however, saw no necessity for its promulgation.
  • Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • It is based on castes and the promulgation of the caste system, which is baneful.
  • Extract from : « History of Education » by Levi Seeley
  • The promulgation of error will do harm, a harm that might be averted if error were suppressed.
  • Extract from : « Liberalism » by L. T. Hobhouse
  • The effect of the promulgation of this measure was instantaneous.
  • Extract from : « History of the United Netherlands, 1590-1599, Vol. III. Complete » by John Lothrop Motley
  • The incident which was the occasion of the promulgation of these laws was as follows.
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Leviticus » by S H Kellogg
  • The conflict of patents did not end with the promulgation of the second charter.
  • Extract from : « A short history of Rhode Island » by George Washington Greene
  • Legislative, in the enactment and promulgation of an edict of banishment.
  • Extract from : « The Autobiography of Parley Parker Pratt » by Parley Parker Pratt
  • And we set ourselves with great zeal to the task of its promulgation.
  • Extract from : « Discourses of Keidansky » by Bernard G. Richards

Synonyms for promulgation

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