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."

Synonyms of policy

Words with a similar meaning to policy:

• rule
• guideline
• strategy
• protocol

Antonyms of policy

Words with the opposite meaning to policy:

• anarchy
• individualism

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