promulgated

Promulgated is the past participle and, less often, the adjective form of the verb promulgate. It describes something that has been formally proclaimed, declared, or made publicly known by an authority, such as a law, regulation, decree, or rule, and may refer to the act of announcing as well as to the state of being proclaimed.

The term derives from Latin promulgatus, the past participle of promulgare, meaning "to publish" or "to make public."

In legal and governmental contexts, promulgation is the formal act by which a law or regulation is officially issued and disseminated, often through an official gazette or registry. Promulgation signals that the text is officially binding and typically establishes when it takes effect. The date of promulgation may differ from the date of enactment.

Outside law, promulgated can describe broadly disseminated information or standards, such as guidelines or policies issued by an organization. The sense emphasizes official communication and public notice.

Related terms include promulgate (verb), promulgation (noun), and promulgator (one who promulgates).