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   policy

   /ˈpɒlɪsi/

   noun

   • 1. a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual: "the government's controversial economic policies" Similar plansstrategyproposed actionblueprintapproachschemestratagemprogrammeschedulecodesystemguidelinesintentionsnotionstheorylinepositionstanceattitudepracticecustomprocedurewontwaytackroutinematter of coursestylepatternconventionmoderule
   • ▪ prudent or expedient conduct or action: "a course of policy and wisdom"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French policie ‘civil administration’, via Latin from Greek politeia ‘citizenship’, from politēs ‘citizen’, from polis ‘city’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   A policy is a set of ideas or plans that is used as a basis for making decisions, especially in politics, economics, or business. ...plans which include changes in foreign policy and economic reforms. ...the U.N.'s policy-making body. Synonyms: procedure, plan, action, programme More Synonyms of policy.

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   noun. a plan of action adopted or pursued by an individual, government, party, business, etc. wisdom, prudence, shrewdness, or sagacity.

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   The noun policy can be used to refer to a plan developed by an individual or a group. You’ll often see the word used to describe a plan developed by a government, such as a housing policy or a defense policy. A policy typically outlines a specific course of action designed to further the general goals of the group.