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policymaking

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[pah-luh-see-mayk-ing] / ˈpɑ lə siˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process of developing policy, especially in government.


adjective

  1. relating to the process of developing policy, especially in government.

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Moody’s Ratings and Fitch Ratings have both cut their outlooks for Indonesia to negative, citing a lack of transparency and reliability in policymaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

This week’s Federal Reserve policymaking meeting is Kevin Warsh’s first as chairman.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s policymaking meeting and Chairman Warsh’s first press conference are scheduled for this week.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Indonesian assets have experienced a sharp selloff recently, driven by a loss of investor confidence and concerns about domestic policymaking and external uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Albanian Workers' Party National Organization The real source of all power was the Party, whose all-powerful Politburo was the country's top policymaking body.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane

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