policy

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈpɒl.ə.si/]

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1. policy (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body.

Example: The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers.

2. policy (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A document describing such a policy.

Example: Please print extra copies of this policy and post them where it will be easy for everyone to see.

3. policy (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Wise, advantageous, or politic conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness.

Example: [H]e [Richard I of England] was diſcovered in an inne in Auſtria, becauſe he diſguiſed his perſon not his expenſes; ſo that the very policie of an hoſteſſe, finding his purſe ſo farre above his clothes, did detect him: […]

4. policy (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To regulate by laws; to reduce to order.

Example: Policying of cities.

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