The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Promulgate \Pro*mul"gate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Promulgated; p.
   pr. & vb. n. Promulgating.] [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.
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   Syn: To publish; declare; proclaim. See Announce.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

promulgated
    adj 1: formally made public; "published accounts" [syn:
           promulgated, published]