LadyPact -> RE: Rant by a prodomme... (11/22/2009 3:07:15 PM)
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Main Entry: pro·pa·gan·da Pronunciation: \ˌprä-pə-ˈgan-də, ˌprō-\Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, from Congregatio de propaganda fide Congregation for propagating the faith, organization established by Pope Gregory XV †1623Date: 1718 1 capitalized : a congregation of the Roman curia having jurisdiction over missionary territories and related institutions 2 : the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person 3 : ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect
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