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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Promulgacoun, n. [14th c. F. promulgation, L. prōmulgātiōn- f. prōmulgāre v. (Promulg(e v.), e.m.E. promulgation (1604).] Promulgation, official publication of a law. — c1490 Irland Asl. MS 10/26.
It [sc. penance] is institut and ordanit in the new law of the ewangell be Ihesu Crist … and sum doctouris says the promulgacoun was maid be His appostolis of it to the peple of the warld
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