Educational Policies

noun agreement or harmony; conformity

preposition in accordance with (in agreement with)

• The contract was executed in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions.
• Let's make sure we do everything in accordance with the rules.
• We gotta do this thing in accordance with the boss's orders.
• The dancers moved in perfect accordance with the music, creating a mesmerizing performance.

noun a religious system or code of laws

• The dispensation of justice must be fair and impartial.
• The dispensation of free samples at the store made everyone happy.
• I heard they were giving out dispensations for skipping class.
• The dispensation of wisdom from the old sage was highly valued by the villagers.

noun a decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law

• The king issued an edict declaring a new tax law.
• The boss sent out an edict about the dress code.
• The principal dropped an edict on us about using our phones in class.
• The professor's edict on the importance of studying was well-received by the students.

noun attention or awareness

verb to become aware of something by observation or experience

• Please take notice of the new company policy regarding attendance.
• Hey, did you notice the new sign outside the building?
• I didn't even notice that she changed her hair color.
• It's important to notice the small details in life that often go unnoticed.

adjective allowable or permitted; allowed

• It is only permissible to enter the building with a valid ID card.
• You can't go in without showing your ID, it's not allowed.
• You gotta have your ID to get in, no exceptions.
• In this game, bending the rules is not permissible if you want to win.

noun A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.

• The judge's pronouncement in the courtroom was met with silence from the spectators.
• I couldn't believe the pronouncement my boss made in the meeting yesterday.
• Did you hear the pronouncement that went viral on social media?
• Her pronouncement on the importance of self-care was like a wake-up call for me.

noun a limiting condition or measure, a limitation or control

adjective restrictive, limiting in nature

• The government imposed a new restriction on the use of pesticides in agriculture.
• Sorry, there's a restriction on the number of guests allowed at the party.
• I can't go out tonight, my parents put a restriction on my social life.
• Her fear of failure was like a heavy restriction holding her back from pursuing her dreams.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The negotiations took place behind closed doors to ensure confidentiality.
• They always gossip behind closed doors.
• I heard they were partying hard behind closed doors.
• The truth behind closed doors was finally revealed.