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

Xi concentrated key policymaking powers into his own hands during his first two terms as party leader, asserting personal control over everything from economic planning to national security.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

In a statement on Monday, the central bank said: "He brought rigorous analytical discipline to monetary policymaking and helped establish the credibility that remains one of the Federal Reserve's most important assets."

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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

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