term policy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of term policy
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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He is now considering a 20-year term policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Before buying a term policy, ask yourself, ‘If I die tomorrow, will my loved ones face any financial problems?’
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
However, he warned that “near term policy uncertainty remains.”
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Parliament should give the new department "core objectives and mandates" that "endure beyond the tenure of individual ministers" to avoid repeated short term policy change, the authors say.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024
You should be prepared for this whether you are applying for whole life or a term policy.
From Encyclopedia.com • Dec. 3, 2018
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