1. To distribute copies (of a work) to the public.
2. To communicate (defamatory words) to someone other than the person defamed. See INTENT TO PUBLISH. [Cases: Libel and Slander 23. C.J.S. Libel and Slander; Injurious Falsehood§§ 48–52.]
3. To declare (a will) to be the true expression of one’s testamentary intent. [Cases: Wills 119. C.J.S. Wills §§ 278–284.]
4. To make (evidence) available to a jury during trial. See PUBLICATION.