Posted on 09/03/2002 7:03:06 AM PDT by RikaStrom
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
promulgate \prom-el-gate\, transitive verb:
promulgates, promulgating, promulgated;
promulgation; promulgator; noun
1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially.
2. To put (a law) into effect by formal public announcement.
3. To make known by open declaration, as laws, decrees, or tidings; to publish; as, to promulgate the secrets of a council.
4. To give public notice, or first notice of; to make known; to publish; to proclaim.
5. To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.
According to the Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (1971) the term, "cult," originally referred to "worship; reverential homage rendered to a divine being or beings...a particular form or system of religious worship; especially in reference to its external rites and ceremonies ...devotion or homage to a particular person or thing." More recently, the term has taken on additional connotations: "3 : A religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious...4 : A system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator...5 a. great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work...b. a usually small group of people characterized by such devotion." (Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition, 1994)
On Using the Term "Cult", Herbert L. Rosedale, Esq. andMichael D. Langone, Ph.D.
Etymology: Latin promulgatus, past participle of promulgare, from pro- forward + -mulgare (probably akin to mulgEre to milk, extract). Date: 1530
With the job just starting I don't know if it is going to allow for me to continue running class. It may, I just need to get in there to find out.
So if y'all can hold the fort for a couple of weeks, we'll know exactly what's happening on the short bus. LOL
i have to say the idea of bella as teach is....picaresque.. to say the least ; )'
I'm unlikely to make it in first at that hour.....
I am so happy for you.
I'm the one who sits in the janitor's closet and tok-- I mean yeah.
You best consult the half-a$$ed reputable folks around here about this sheeat... Last time I was consulted on something, uhhhhh...
Maybe they'll let you still be the Teach !
Morning Tiger, Morning OPH.
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