26984 words

policy

6 definitions • 12 examples
1
a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party:

Examples:

They believe that Europe needs a common foreign and security policy.
What is your party's policy on immigration?
2
a document showing an agreement you have made with an insurance company:

Examples:

You should check your policy to see if you're covered for flood damage.
3
a set of ideas or a plan for action followed by a business, a government, a political party, or a group of people:

Examples:

The White House said there will be no change in policy.
4
a document showing an agreement you have made with an insurance company:

Examples:

a life-insurance policy
5
a set of ideas, or a plan of what to do in particular situations, that has been agreed officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party:

Examples:

The oil markets are affected by economic policy.
The company policy is that most workers should retire at 60.
formulate/develop/implement a policy The company has now implemented its policy of Quality Control.
change of policy This move represents a change of policy on the part of the Board.
6
an agreement with an insurance company that it will provide insurance for you against particular risks, or the document showing this:

Examples:

You should check your policy to see if you're covered for flood damage.
Make sure to keep your policy document in a safe place.

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