B1nounpoliticsbusiness
US/ˈpɑː.lə.si/
UK/ˈpɒl.ə.si/
a set of rules or plans that a government or organization agrees to follow
In context
The shop has a strict policy of no refunds without a receipt.
The new government promised to change its housing policy.
Our company introduced a policy that lets staff work from home twice a week.
Words that go with policy
noun + noun
- government policyGovernment policy on education changes every few years.
- company policyCompany policy does not allow smoking inside the building.
verb + noun
- introduce a policyThe school introduced a policy banning phones in class.
adjective + noun
- foreign policyThe two candidates disagree on foreign policy.
noun + preposition
- policy onWhat is your policy on late payments?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The government's politics on tax is unfair.Correct: The government's policy on tax is unfair.