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What is another word for Policy? – 126 Policy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    regulation rule law guideline principle standard code directive instruction procedure protocol guideline criterion measure act decree edict ordinance statute bylaw canon doctrine dogma manifesto platform proclamation resolution strategy tactic approach method system plan program.

    Meaning of Policy

    A course of action or set of principles guiding actions or decisions.

    Definitions

    • A course of action or set of principles guiding actions or decisions, especially one taken or proposed by a government or other organization.
    • A written contract of insurance, or the document that sets out its terms and conditions.

    Etymology of Policy

    The word "policy" comes from the Old French "police", from the Latin "politia", meaning "citizenship" or "government", which is derived from the Greek "politeia", meaning "citizenship" or "government".

    Example Uses

    • The company's policy is to provide equal opportunities for all employees.
    • The government's new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.
    • The insurance policy covers damages up to $100,000.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    anarchy chaos disorder confusion disorganization lawlessness recklessness arbitrariness capriciousness impulsiveness randomness spontaneity lack absence negligence indifference apathy disinterest unconcern neglect omission.

    Related Nouns

    government administration management leadership direction guidance control regulation rule law standard code protocol procedure system plan program strategy tactic approach method organization institution agency department ministry.

    Related Verbs

    govern manage lead direct guide control regulate rule enforce implement execute administer oversee supervise coordinate organize plan strategize develop formulate propose adopt approve.

    Related Adjectives

    governmental administrative managerial leadership directive guiding controlling regulatory lawful standard codified procedural systematic planned programmatic strategic tactical methodical organizational institutional departmental ministerial.