policymaking

American  

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

noun

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

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adjective

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

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policymaking

A recent change of finance minister ruffled some feathers, but the selection of Suahasil Nazara—an experienced technocrat with a solid record—has soothed some worries about erratic policymaking, analyst say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

It is not enough to do the work of pragmatic policymaking.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

The deal aimed to "advance understanding within US policymaking institutions" of Abubakar's "leadership posture and policy vision", according to disclosure forms viewed by AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Absent this distraction, lawmakers would be more encouraged to actually do the work of policymaking, to listen and participate in hearings in a sincere way.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Announcing his directive to the press transformed what could have been an innocuous, private reaffirmation of the department's pledge of equal treatment and opportunity into a public exercise in military policymaking.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by Morris J. MacGregor

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