Policy

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑləsi/

Definitions of policy

noun a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual

Example Sentences

A1 My school has a strict policy against bullying.

A2 The company's policy on employee benefits is very generous.

B1 The government is implementing a new policy to reduce carbon emissions.

B2 The university's policy on plagiarism is clearly outlined in the student handbook.

C1 The company's policy regarding data protection is in compliance with GDPR regulations.

C2 The policy of non-intervention in foreign conflicts has been a cornerstone of the country's diplomacy for decades.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a policy or policies

Example Sentences

A1 The school has a strict policy on bullying.

A2 The company has a clear policy on employee dress code.

B1 The government implemented a new policy to reduce carbon emissions.

B2 The airline has a strict policy on refunding canceled flights.

C1 The university's policy on plagiarism is clearly outlined in the student handbook.

C2 The company's policy on data protection is in compliance with international regulations.

Examples of policy in a Sentence

formal The company's policy on data protection is very strict.

informal I heard that the school has a new policy about cell phone use in class.

slang Dude, did you hear about the no hat policy at the club?

figurative His policy of always being honest has earned him a lot of respect.

Grammatical Forms of policy

• plural: policies
• comparative: more policy
• superlative: most policy
• present tense: policy
• future tense: will policy
• perfect tense: have policyed
• continuous tense: is policying
• singular: policy
• positive degree: policy
• infinitive: to policy
• gerund: policying
• participle: policied

Origin and Evolution of policy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'policy' originated from the Latin word 'polītīa' meaning 'citizenship, government, statecraft'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'policy' evolved to refer to a set of principles or guidelines adopted by an organization or government to guide decisions and achieve objectives.