policy — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

policy (/ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Work & Business

🔊 /ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/

Meaning

Meaning: official plan of action

A set of ideas or a plan of action agreed by a government, business, or organization.

Examples

🗣 The company’s new policy allows employees to work from home two days a week.

Etymology

From Old French ‘policie’ (government), from Greek ‘politeia’ (citizenship, government).

How & Where It’s Used

Used in government, business, and insurance (an insurance policy).

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Tags: business, rules

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