Meaning & use
policy
A course of action or set of principles adopted by a government, business, or other organization.
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The company introduced a new policy allowing employees to work from home two days a week.
Foreign policy decisions made this year will affect trade relationships for a decade.
A note on using this word
Policy can also refer to an insurance contract, as in 'a life insurance policy,' a distinct but common sense.
Words with a similar meaning
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