'Promulgation' definitions:

Definition of 'promulgation'

(from WordNet)
noun
A public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English" [syn: announcement, promulgation]
noun
The official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect
noun
The formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature" [syn: proclamation, promulgation]

Definition of 'Promulgation'

From: GCIDE
  • Promulgation \Pro`mul*ga"tion\, n. [L. promulgatio: cf. F. promulgation.] The act of promulgating; publication; open declaration; as, the promulgation of the gospel. --South. [1913 Webster]