SocietyAcademic Word List
policy
noun
Definition
A course or principle of action adopted by a government or organisation.
In a sentence
“Effective public policy is essential for addressing long-term social challenges.”
Synonyms
strategyplanguidelineapproach
Common collocations
- public policy
- government policy
- implement a policy
- policy reform
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