English · Work & Business
policy
/ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/
[/ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/]
official plan of action
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A set of ideas or a plan of action agreed by a government, business, or organization.
Example
The company's new policy allows employees to work from home two days a week.
The company's new policy allows employees to work from home two days a week.
Etymology
From Old French 'policie' (government), from Greek 'politeia' (citizenship, government).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in government, business, and insurance (an insurance policy).