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POLICY

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There are 4 meanings of the word Policy.

How to pronounce policy:

US

Policy - as a noun

A plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

Example: "It was a policy of retribution"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plan of action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government

Example: "They debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
argument11argumentation16line4line of reasoninglogical argument
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Written contract or certificate of insurance

Example: "You should have read the small print on your policy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insurance11insurance policy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contract12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Policy - as a verb

To regulate by laws; to reduce to order.

Example Sentences

"The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment."
"The school's policy states that students must wear a uniform."
"His insurance policy covers theft and damage to his car."
"The university has a policy of granting scholarships to high-achieving students."
"The hotel's cancellation policy allows guests to receive a full refund if they cancel 24 hours in advance."
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Word Game Points

Is POLICY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, policy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POLICY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is POLICY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, policy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POLICY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is POLICY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, policy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POLICY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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