Word of the Day: Policy
A policy is a guideline or a rule. Governments, businesses, schools, and even individual people have policies.
- Our school policy in regards to bullying is zero tolerance.
- It’s not our policy to ignore bullying.
- It’s the policy of the city council to allow citizens to speak at public meetings.
- Policies addressing racial discrimination help to reduce injustice and unfairness.
- Policies and procedures are listed on websites.
- A link to the privacy policy is found on each page of this website.
- Privacy policies have become increasingly important for users of the internet and mobile technology.
- Many people working in government today have very little experience in foreign policy.
- The current U.S. government’s policy on environmental regulation reverses the policies enacted by the Obama administration.
The word “policy” is also used for agreements with insurance companies.
- I renewed the insurance policy for my car.
- People who work for insurance companies sell insurance policies.
- A life insurance policy will pay money to the family of someone who dies prematurely (early).
Essential English Dictionary
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