policy
/ˈpɒl.ə.si/
A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body; A document describing such a policy
- plural
- policies
Meanings
- 1
A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body
He had decided on a new policy.
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Are you in favor of or against that policy?
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- 2
A document describing such a policy
- 3
Wise, advantageous, or politic conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftinessrare
- 4
Specifically, political shrewdness or (formerly) cunning; statecraftrare
- 5
The grounds of a large country houserare
- 6
The art of governance; political sciencerare
- 7
A state; a polityrare
- 8
A set political system; civil administrationrare
- 9
A trick; a stratagemrare
- 10
Motive; object; inducementrare