public policy

American  

[puhb-lik pol-uh-see] / ˈpʌb lɪk ˈpɒl ə si /

noun

1. 1. the body of laws and other measures that affect the general public.

      These officeholders are creating public policy on important issues including affordable housing and the environment.

   2. the underlying principles, values, or objectives that inform these laws and other measures: In a secular state, no religion can become the basis of public policy.

      The Institute participates in shaping public debate and public policy through inquiry and dialogue.

      In a secular state, no religion can become the basis of public policy.

2. Law. the principle that injury to the public good or public order constitutes a basis for declaring an act or transaction illegal or invalid.

   The principle of public policy requires that we judge the tendency of the contract at the time when it was entered into.

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Etymology

Origin of public policy

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

“I personally don’t view it as a clear movement,” said Pamela Herd, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

From Slate

“It might not be perfect, but it gives a solid, kind of directionally correct way to think about your portfolio choice,” said Bogan, a professor at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Bans will only push kids toward smaller apps with fewer safety protections,” Jean Gonié, who leads public policy in Europe, Middle East and Africa for Snap, owner of the app Snapchat, said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

Isaac Boltansky, head of public policy at Pennymac, said nonbank lenders have successfully navigated volatile interest-rate cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is a blueprint for states and localities to also reduce red tape,” said Libby Cantrill, head of public policy at Pimco.

From The Wall Street Journal