Synonyms for policy
ˈpɒl ə sipol·i·cy

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1. policy

   Polity is the permanent system of government of a state, a church, or a society; policy is the method of management with reference to the attainment of certain ends; the national polity of the United States is republican; each administration has a policy of its own. Policy is often used as equivalent to expediency; as, many think honesty to be good policy. Polity used in ecclesiastical use serves a valuable purpose in distinguishing that which relates to administration and government from that which relates to faith and doctrine; two churches identical in faith may differ in polity, or those agreeing in polity may differ in faith. Compare LAW.

   Synonyms:
   constitution, form of government, polity, system of government

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1. policy

   Synonyms:
   plan, device, system, prudence, management, cunning

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1. policynoun

   a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

   "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"

   Synonyms:
   insurance, insurance policy

2. policynoun

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

   "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation"

   Synonyms:
   insurance, insurance policy

3. policy, insurance policy, insurancenoun

   written contract or certificate of insurance

   "you should have read the small print on your policy"

   Synonyms:
   insurance, indemnity, insurance policy

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1. • Argumentation
   • Contract
   • Plan Of Action

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1. exclusionism

   Submitted by rinat on August 7, 2019  

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1. policynoun

   Synonyms:
   administration, management, government, rule, mode of management, course of action

2. policynoun

   Synonyms:
   cunning, art, address, skill, prudence, shrewdness

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1. List of paraphrases for "policy":

   political, policies, politics, strategic, politique, normative, policy-making, política, policymaking, directive, politician, politik, orientation, guidance, regulatory, politiques, politically

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1. Chris Goater:

   In 2016 there were two countries that had a SAF policy, now there are 36 countries, more and more governments are starting to see the benefit of embracing SAF in different ways. Ultimately, that's got to give momentum to some sort of global agreement.

2. The IRL:

   In the interests of avoiding unnecessary welfare, legal and reputational risk to International Rugby League competitions, and those competing therein, The IRL believes there is a requirement and responsibility to further consult and complete additional research before finalizing its policy.

3. David Sirota:

   If recent history is any guide, if the bomber ends up being a white anti-government extremist, white privilege will likely mean the attack is portrayed as just an isolated incident -- one that has no bearing on any larger policy debates, put another way, white privilege will work to not only insulate whites from collective blame, but also to insulate the political debate from any fallout from the attack.

4. David A Mascio:

   Our hope is that policy changes come out of Washington that entice corporations to spend the massive amounts of cash they have sitting in reserves.

5. Condoleezza Rice:

   What I see right now troubles me. I see a state of conflict between the foreign policy professionals and someone who says he's acting on behalf of the president but frankly I don't know if that is the case, it is troubling. It is deeply troubling.