CEFR B1

policy

noun

Meaning

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.

Examples

The government announced a new economic policy to boost growth.
It is company policy to report any suspicious activity.

Synonyms: rule, guideline, strategy, protocol

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policy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒləsi/

Definition

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.

Examples

The government announced a new economic policy to boost growth.
It is company policy to report any suspicious activity.
Her personal policy was to always be honest with clients.

How to Use policy

policy on (prepositional phrase): A course of action adopted regarding a specific subject. — "What is the company's policy on remote work?"
policy towards (prepositional phrase): A stance or approach adopted in relation to a particular group or issue. — "The country has a strict policy towards illegal immigration."
policy of (prepositional phrase): Indicating the nature or content of the course of action. — "It is their policy of non-interference in local affairs."

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