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policy
/ˈpɒləsi/
noun1 of 2
A plan of action agreed by a government or organisation.
- “The government announced a new housing policy.”Toofey
- “It's not my policy to kiss on the first date.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
To regulate by laws; to reduce to order.
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