policy
1a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility, etc.: We have a new company policy.
a course of action adopted and pursued by a government, ruler, political party, etc.: our nation's foreign policy.
action or procedure conforming to or considered with reference to prudence or expediency: It was good policy to consent.
prudence or expediency; shrewdness: Showing great policy, he pitted his enemies against one another.
Rare. government; polity.
Origin of policy
1Other words for policy
1 | strategy, principle, rule |
4 | prudence, acumen, calculation; astuteness, wit |
Opposites for policy
4 | ingenuousness, naiveté |
Words that may be confused with policy
- policy , polity
Other definitions for policy (2 of 2)
a document embodying a contract of insurance.
a method of gambling in which bets are made on numbers to be drawn by lottery.
Origin of policy
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How to use policy in a sentence
Direct funds away from practices, policies, and programs that consistently fail to achieve measurable outcomes.
Can the U.S. Government Go Moneyball? | Peter Orszag, Jim Nussle | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBuild evidence about the practices, policies, and programs that will achieve the most effective and efficient results.
Can the U.S. Government Go Moneyball? | Peter Orszag, Jim Nussle | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir policies will be similar—standing up for the little guy—though their style is very different.
All sorts of government policies blew that bubble up until it popped.
Now that the Confucian-inspired mourning period is over, the son is free to embark on his own programs and policies.
Lastly, in fixing the loss the distinction between open and valued policies must be explained.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesIt is usual for companies to execute blank policies in due form to be filled out and delivered by their agents.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesSuch policies are not valid until countersigned, unless the countersigning is waived.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesSome states have enacted statutes prescribing requirements for life insurance policies, or standard forms.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesIn some states statutes forbid the assignment of such policies for the benefit of creditors.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for policy (1 of 2)
/ (ˈpɒlɪsɪ) /
a plan of action adopted or pursued by an individual, government, party, business, etc
wisdom, prudence, shrewdness, or sagacity
Scot (often plural) the improved grounds surrounding a country house
Origin of policy
1British Dictionary definitions for policy (2 of 2)
/ (ˈpɒlɪsɪ) /
a document containing a contract of insurance
Origin of policy
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