policies JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈpɒlɪsɪz/ · pol·i·cies
noun
- A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body. The government has a policy of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Wise or advantageous conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness. The company's policies on employee benefits have been praised for their fairness and generosity.
- Specifically, political shrewdness or (formerly) cunning; statecraft. The politician's policies on foreign affairs have been criticized for being too aggressive.
- A contract of insurance. The insurance company offered a policy to cover the cost of repairs in case of a natural disaster.
- A document containing or certifying this contract. The policy document outlined the terms and conditions of the insurance contract.
- An illegal daily lottery in late nineteenth and early twentieth century USA on numbers drawn from a lottery wheel. The policy was a popular form of entertainment among the working class.
Did you know? The word 'policy' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in the field of medicine, where a 'policy' refers to a set of guidelines for treating a particular disease or condition.