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pol·i·cy 1 P0412000 (pŏl′ĭ-sē)n. pl. pol·i·cies 1. A plan or course of action, as of a government, political party, or business, intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters: American foreign policy; the company's personnel policy.2. a. A course of action, guiding principle, or procedure considered expedient, prudent, or advantageous: Honesty is the best policy.b. Prudence, shrewdness, or sagacity in practical matters: It is never good policy to speak rashly. [Middle English policie, art of government, civil organization, from Old French; see police.]
pol·i·cy 2 P0412000 (pŏl′ĭ-sē)n. pl. pol·i·cies 1. A written contract or certificate of insurance.2. A numbers game. [Obsolete police, from French, contract, bill of lading, from Old French, from Old Italian polizza, alteration of Medieval Latin apodixa, receipt, from Medieval Greek apodeixis, from Greek, proof, from apodeiknunai, to prove : apo-, intensive pref.; see apo- + deiknunai, to show; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]policy (ˈpɒlɪsɪ) n, pl -cies1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a plan of action adopted or pursued by an individual, government, party, business, etc2. wisdom, prudence, shrewdness, or sagacity3. (often plural) Scot the improved grounds surrounding a country house[C14: from Old French policie, from Latin polītīa administration, polity]
policy (ˈpɒlɪsɪ) n, pl -cies (Insurance) a document containing a contract of insurance[C16: from Old French police certificate, from Old Italian polizza, from Latin apodixis proof, from Greek apodeixis demonstration, proof]pol•i•cy1 (ˈpɒl ə si) n., pl. -cies. 1. a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility, etc.: a new company policy. 2. a course of action adopted and pursued by a government, ruler, political party, etc.: U.S. trade policy. 3. action or procedure conforming to or considered with reference to prudence or expediency. 4. prudence, practical wisdom, or expediency. 5. government; polity. [1350–1400; Middle English policie government, civil administration < Middle French < Latin polītīa polity] pol•i•cy2 (ˈpɒl ə si) n., pl. -cies. 1. a document embodying a contract of insurance. 2. a method of gambling in which bets are made on numbers to be drawn by lottery. 3. numbers pool (def. 1). [1555–65; < Middle French police (< Italian polizza < Medieval Latin apodīxa receipt « Greek apódeixis a showing or setting forth; see apodictic, -sis) + -y3] policy - Meaning "insurance document," it is from a French word meaning "certificate, contract," from an earlier Latin word meaning "a receipt or security for money paid."See also related terms for security.politics policy political">political1. 'politics'The noun politics is usually used to refer to the methods by which people get, keep, and use power in a country or society. She is interested in a career in politics.Her parents never discussed politics.When politics is used like this, you can use either a singular or plural form of a verb with it. It is more common to use a singular form. Politics is sometimes about compromise.American politics are very interesting.Politics can refer to a particular set of beliefs about how countries should be governed or power should be used. When you use politics like this, you use a plural form of a verb with it. I think his politics are are quite conservative.Politics can also refer to the study of the ways in which countries are governed, and of the ways in which people get and use power. When you use politics like this, you must use a singular form of a verb with it. Politics is often studied together with Economics.2. 'policy'There is no noun 'politic'. To refer to a course of action or plan that has been agreed upon by a government or political party, use policy. He criticized the government's education policy.3. 'political'Don't use 'politic' as an adjective to mean 'relating to politics'. Use political. The government is facing a political crisis.Do you belong to a political party?ThesaurusNoun | 1. | policy - a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"activism - a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goalbeggar-my-neighbor policy, beggar-my-neighbor strategy, beggar-my-neighbour policy, beggar-my-neighbour strategy - a policy of promoting oneself at the expense of others; used especially of national policy; "the United States has pursued a beggar-my-neighbor policy"plan of action - a plan for actively doing somethingcentralism - the political policy of concentrating power in a central organizationcontainment - a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully; "containment of communist expansion was a central principle of United States' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975"moderationism - the policy of being moderate or acting with moderationobscurantism - a policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledgeThatcherism - (England) the political policy of Margaret Thatcherultramontanism - (Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope | | 2. | policy - a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation"line of reasoning, logical argument, argumentation, argument, line - a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"clericalism - a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political mattersplank - an endorsed policy in the platform of a political partyeconomic policy - a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenuessocial policy - a policy of for dealing with social issuesparty line - the policy of a political group; "He won in a vote along party lines"foreign policy - a policy governing international relationszero-tolerance policy - any policy that allows no exception; "a zero-tolerance policy toward pedophile priests"Zionism - a policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine | | 3. | policy - written contract or certificate of insurance; "you should have read the small print on your policy"insurance policy, insurancecontract - a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by lawfloating policy, floater - an insurance policy covering loss of movable property (e.g. jewelry) regardless of its location |
policynoun1. procedure, plan, action, programme, practice, scheme, theory, code, custom, stratagem plans which include changes in foreign policy2. line, rules, approach, guideline, protocol significant changes in Britain's policy on global warmingpolicynounAn official or prescribed plan or course of action:line, procedure, program.Translationspolicy1 (ˈpoləsi) – plural ˈpolicies – noun a planned or agreed course of action usually based on particular principles. the government's policies on education. 政策 政策
policy2 (ˈpoləsi) – plural ˈpolicies – noun a (written) agreement with an insurance company. an insurance policy. 保險單 保险单
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policy of pin pricksA government policy that is regarded as particularly petty. The phrase was first applied to tense relations between England and France at the end of the 19th century. How long do we have to suffer under this policy of pin pricks before they finally repeal it?See also: of, pin, policy, prickhonesty is the best policyTelling the truth is always the best course of action, even when being dishonest would be easier or more useful. I think you should just explain what happened, rather than trying to cover your tracks. Honesty is the best policy, after all. Secrets like that will always find their way to the surface, so honesty is definitely the best policy.See also: honesty, policyHonesty is the best policy.Prov. You should always tell the truth, even when it seems as if it would be useful to tell a lie. Jill: I borrowed Jane's white blouse without asking her, and then I spilled tomato sauce on it. Should I tell her what happened, or should I just put the blouse back in her closet and hope she won't notice? Jane: Honesty is the best policy.See also: honesty, policypolicy
policy a plan of action adopted or pursued by an individual, government, party, business, etc. policyThe rules and regulations set by the organization. Policy determines the type of internal and external information resources employees can access, the kinds of programs they may install on their own computers as well as their authority for reserving network resources. Policy is also related to network quality of service (QoS), because it can define priorities by user, workgroup or application with regard to reserving network bandwidth. See COPS and Internet Usage Policy.policy
policy [pol´ĭ-se] a plan of activity or behavior that serves some end such as being expedient or beneficial.health care policy subfield of political science covering the making and implementing of decisions by public administrators and elected legislators to improve the health and well-being of the public.policy A statement of intent by an organisation to follow a particular course of action.policy Health insurance A contractual agreement between an insurer and insured, which sets forth the rights and obligations of both parties to the agreement. See Any willing provider policy, Claims made policy, Commercial policy, Major hospitalization policy, Occurrence policy, Trolley car policy, Wrap-around policy Vox populi A series of rules or guidelines promulgated by an authorizing body. See Federal policy, General policy, Guidelines, HISP policy, Local Medicare review policy, No nit policy, Mexico City policy, PHS policy, Zero tolerance policy. Policy Related to Policy: public policyPolicyThe general principles by which a government is guided in its management of public affairs, or the legislature in its measures. A general term used to describe all contracts of insurance. As applied to a law, ordinance, or Rule of Law, the general purpose or tendency considered as directed to the welfare or prosperity of the state or community. POLICY, PUBLIC. By public policy is meant that which the law encourages for the promotion of the public good. 2. That which is against public policy is generally unlawful. For example, to restrain an individual from marrying, or from engaging in business, when the restraint is general, in the first case, to all persons, and, in the second, to all trades, business, or occupations. But if the restraint be only partial, as that Titius shall not marry Moevia, or that Caius shall not engage in a particular trade in a particular town or, place, the restraint is not against public policy,, and therefore valid. 1 Story, Eq. Jur. Sec. 274. See Newl. Contr. 472. FinancialSeeInsurance policySee POL See PLCYpolicy Related to policy: public policySynonyms for policynoun procedureSynonyms- procedure
- plan
- action
- programme
- practice
- scheme
- theory
- code
- custom
- stratagem
noun lineSynonyms- line
- rules
- approach
- guideline
- protocol
Synonyms for policynoun an official or prescribed plan or course of actionSynonymsSynonyms for policynoun a plan of action adopted by an individual or social groupRelated Words- activism
- beggar-my-neighbor policy
- beggar-my-neighbor strategy
- beggar-my-neighbour policy
- beggar-my-neighbour strategy
- plan of action
- centralism
- containment
- moderationism
- obscurantism
- Thatcherism
- ultramontanism
noun a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a governmentRelated Words- line of reasoning
- logical argument
- argumentation
- argument
- line
- clericalism
- plank
- economic policy
- social policy
- party line
- foreign policy
- zero-tolerance policy
- Zionism
noun written contract or certificate of insuranceSynonyms- insurance policy
- insurance
Related Words- contract
- floating policy
- floater
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