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policy
has definitions from the fields of law,writing,psychology,politics
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[ noun ] (psychology,politics) a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
Examples "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation" Used in print (Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)Thus , although the agenda of external assistance in the economic sphere are cumulative , and many_of the policies suggested for nations in the earlier stages remain relevant , the basic purpose of American economic_policy during the later stages of development should be to assure that movement into a stage of self-sustaining growth is not prevented by lack of foreign_exchange . (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)There is a marked tendency for religions , once firmly established , to resist change , not_only in their own doctrines and policies and practices , but also in secular affairs having religious relevance . |
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[ noun ] a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Examples "it was a policy of retribution" "a politician keeps changing his policies" Used in print (The Atlanta Constitution...)The City_Purchasing_Department , the jury said , `` is lacking in experienced clerical personnel as a result of city personnel policies '' . (Rocky Mountains News, [Denver, Colorado],...)Actually they were helpless to do anything about the nationwide policy . You would be surprised how many fans purposely stayed away from Bears_Stadium last year because of the television policy . ("Editorials"...)`` The discontinuity can either be that of war to destruction , or that of diplomatic policy '' . He feels , therefore , that to seek a discontinuity in the arms policy of the United_States is the least risky path our government can take . |
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[ noun ] (law,writing) written contract or certificate of insurance
Synonyms Examples "you should have read the small print on your policy" Used in print ([Anonymous,] "The Attack on Employee Services"...)Also , beware of open_end policies , especially in the medical field . (Richard S. Prather, "The Bawdy Beautiful," Cavalier...)That was the new advertising angle - something about a Lloyd's_of_London policy to insure the secrecy of the secret ingredient . |
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