Promulgation
/prɒm.əlˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The official act of formally declaring or announcing a law or legal decision to make it effective.
The promulgation of the new tax law was published in the government gazette.
Forms
- promulgations
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Commentary
Promulgation is crucial in statutory law, as a law typically takes effect only after its promulgation; drafters should ensure clear mechanisms for promulgation to avoid legal uncertainty.
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