Policy meaning in English

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Definition

a policy: a procedure, a plan, a political stance, a political intervention; rules, a protocol noun
There's a no-smoking policy in the office. There is a rule that forbids, bans smoking in the office.
Our policy is to hire the most qualified individuals. As you have no qualifications, you would have to convince the board to change their recruitment guidelines.
an insurance policy a written contract guaranteeing replacement or money in the case of damage or loss to an insured item
Note that in some other languages "politics" (general political life) translates the same as policy. Therefore, it is necessary to distinguish between policy, a concrete policy, oriented and applied to a specific aim, and politics, which is more related to government and the general orientation of the policies:
The senator's anti-terrorism policy is very controversial. He says that suspected terrorists should be tortured during their interrogation.
The politics of our president are quite right-wing. He wants to make abortion illegal, stop immigration and bring back the death penalty.
company policy: the company or business rules, guidelines, approach noun

UK: Our company provides insurance policies to cover all risks.
US: The government's new education policy is unpopular.

Examples

  • ""The May Day protesters are calling for a reform of the US immigration policy, universal health care, improved workers' rights and an end to all wars instigated by the US."
  • "Operator : You have to sing: it is company policy."
  • "Subject: DC hiring policy"
  • "Total 12-month policy premium"
  • "Just tell it straight to them. Honesty is the best policy."
  • "Perhaps you are a purist and limit yourself to downloading pornography and heavy metal music, however whether you are podcasting vegan recipes or ranting about Venezuelan foreign policy on a message board, it seems clear that the Web has become less of an occasional tool than a full-time distraction."
  • "The official policy will be sent shortly as a PDF file, but I'd like to draw your attention to some specific details beforehand."
  • "Further to our conversation, here is a brief summary of the current policy you hold with Ouch Insurance."
  • "The policy is on your desk, along with some chocolates."
  • "In response to your request, however, we cannot mail you a comprehensive listing of all of our fragrance ingredients because it is against company policy."
  • "At the same time, Philip developed a talent for sales while travelling door to door with his father and selling first hot dogs, then toasters, and eventually insurance policies."
  • "The record turnover is mainly due to an aggressive discount policy implemented by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter."
  • "When you absolutely must fire an employee, it must be for just cause: a clear violation of company policy."
  • "Shannon : Check it, and with your agreement we can renew the same policy."
  • "Helpful hints: informal guideline to Delavigne Corp's customer service policy"
  • "You can read more about the Delavigne Internet Policy on the intranet."
  • "I'll contact our insurance broker, Ouch Insurance, and check our current policy."
  • "This policy expires on January 1, next year."
  • "Also, I've attached a formal invitation with this note, as company policy requires."

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