self-policing

American  

[self-puh-lees-ing] / ˌsɛlf pəˈlis ɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a group of people) independently monitoring the behavior of its own members and addressing any failure to abide by established rules or laws.

2. (of a system, program, etc.) having a built-in mechanism for detecting and stopping inadmissible actions.

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noun

1. the act, on the part of a group of people, of independently monitoring the behavior of its own members and addressing any failure to abide by established rules or laws.

2. the function of a mechanism built into a system, program, etc., that detects and stops inadmissible actions.

Example Sentences

The commissioner would be able to investigate integrity threats, free from the conflicts inherent in self-policing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

“This new rule at least puts an end to industry self-policing, but that’s too low of a bar,” Sakashita said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

In truth, Roberts probably realizes that the court’s current policy of complete self-policing is indefensible.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2023

It’s about self-policing what referees can’t and protecting teammates by making sure opponents behave around them.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022

There's a self-policing in terms of laughter for a good reason, I think.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2022