Government Policy Terminology

noun a person who gives advice or guidance

adjective advisory (related to giving advice)

• The financial adviser provided expert guidance on investment strategies.
• My adviser suggested I take a gap year before starting college.
• I always go to my adviser for the inside scoop on classes to take.
• She was like a trusted adviser, always there to offer wise counsel.

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

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

• There are many different types of fruits available, including apples, oranges, and bananas.
• I invited all my friends to the party, including Sarah and John.
• I love trying new foods, including sushi and tacos.
• She has a wide range of interests, including art, music, and literature.

noun a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced

• The country is experiencing a severe economic recession, with high unemployment rates and low consumer spending.
• I heard that there might be a recession coming, so I'm trying to save more money just in case.
• Dude, the economy is tanking and we're heading straight into a recession.
• In times of personal recession, it's important to focus on self-care and mental well-being.

noun the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

• The government is responsible for ensuring the welfare of its citizens through social programs.
• We should all pitch in to help out our friend who is struggling for the welfare of their family.
• I heard she's on welfare now, trying to make ends meet.
• The welfare of the company depends on the success of this new product launch.

noun a person who makes decisions regarding policies, especially in government or business

• The policymaker proposed a new initiative to address climate change.
• The policymaker suggested a new plan to tackle the issue.
• The policymaker came up with a cool idea to fix the problem.
• The policymaker planted the seeds for future change with their proposal.

noun a term used in the context of Brexit negotiations to refer to the 'maximum facilitation' solution for customs arrangements

• The government is considering implementing a Max Fac solution for customs checks after Brexit.
• Have you heard about this Max Fac thing they're talking about for border control?
• I don't think the Max Fac plan is going to work out in the end.
• Using Max Fac is like putting a band-aid on a broken bone - it's not a long-term solution.