policy

Policy is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈpɒləsi
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Noun

Singular policy

Plural policies

1. (countable & uncountable) A policy is an official rule or idea that explain how to act in certain situations.

   The college policy is that teachers may not have any sexual relationship with students.

   The government is suggesting a significant change in economic policy.

   In at least one case there was a deliberate policy decision not to involve the police.

Related words

• policymaker