Policy
Quick Summary of Policy
A guideline or plan that directs the actions taken in a company. Policies can be very specific within a single organisation, or can be global rules that are followed by all companies.
What is the dictionary definition of Policy?
Dictionary Definition of Policy
- The art of governance; political science.
- A state; a polity.
- A set political system; civil administration.
- A trick; a stratagem.
- A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body.
- Wise or advantageous conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness.
- Specifically, political shrewdness or (formerly) cunning; statecraft.
- The grounds of a large country house.
- Motive; object; inducement.
- To regulate by laws; to reduce to order.
- obsolete The art of governance; political science.
- obsolete A state; a polity.
- obsolete A set political system; civil administration.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
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