Policy - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɑːləsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word policy
Brit.  |ˈpɒləsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word policy

noun

- a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
it was a policy of retribution
- a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
- written contract or certificate of insurance (syn: insurance)
you should have read the small print on your policy

Extra examples

It was bad policy to attempt disguise.

The company has adopted a strict no-smoking policy.

US policy towards China

It is hospital policy to screen all mothers with certain risk factors.

There's a clause in the policy that I'd like to discuss.

I've just renewed the policy (=arranged for it to continue).

Does the policy cover theft and fire?

You can take out a policy (=buy one) for as little as $11.00 a month.

It's always been my policy not to gossip.

Our policy is to submit all contracts to the legal department.

Thus policy in love t' anticipate the ills that were not. (W. Shakespeare)

The government made a policy statement [a statement of policy].

Reports from within the company indicate a change in policy.

The change in policy had little effect on most people.

...the lead diplomat is responsible for making policy for the entire embassy...

Word forms

noun
singular: policy
plural: policies
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