Policy Education Company Extra Examples Noun ˈpɒləsi ˈpɑːləsi

• the present government’s policy on education
• the company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting.
• the new managers are expected to implement new policies.
• we have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality.

policy

1. a plan of action agreed or chosen by a political party, a business, etc.
• the present government’s policy on education
• The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting.
• The new managers are expected to implement new policies.
• We have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality.
• We have a policy of refusing to comment on such matters.
• This marked the beginning of a more open policy towards the rest of the world.
• US foreign/economic policy
• The document does not represent government policy.
• He implemented an aggressive monetary policy to stimulate the economy.
• They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave.
• This would be a radical shift in policy.
• a policy adviser/decision
• a policy statement/objective/initiative/document

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• Some have criticized universities for their admissions policies.
• The company operates a strict no-smoking policy.
• The company's policy of expansion has created many new jobs.
• The government followed a policy of restraint in public spending.
• The magazine has a misguided editorial policy.
• We have a zero-tolerance policy for drugs.
• a deliberate policy to involve people of all ages in the scheme
• a policy adviser who made his name as a health reformer
• a policy aimed at halting economic recession
• a policy prohibiting sexual harassment
• affirmative-action policies that aim to help members of historically disadvantaged groups
• an open-door policy for migrant workers
• policies designed to support and encourage marriage
• policies governing the management of the environment
• the need to address public policy issues at the national level
• the need to reform our flawed agricultural policy
• the party's policy on housing
• As far as crime goes, they seem to have no coherent policy.
• The party is undertaking a wide-ranging policy review.
• The party's new policy on education has yet to be revealed.
• Their social policy is good, but will it work in practice?
2. a principle that you believe in that influences how you behave; a way in which you usually behave
• She is following her usual policy of ignoring all offers of help.
• Honesty is the best policy.

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• Silence must be our policy!
• It is my policy not to say anything to the press.
3. a written statement of a contract of insurance
• Check the terms of the policy before you sign.

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• The policy covers (you for) accidental loss or damage.
• risks defined in the policy
• the types of claims covered under the policy

Word Origin

• senses 1 to 2 late Middle English: from Old French policie ‘civil administration’, via Latin from Greek politeia ‘citizenship’, from politēs ‘citizen’, from polis ‘city’.