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policy
What does policy mean?
policy (noun): a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce policy?
/ˈpɑləsi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “policy” mean?
perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness
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a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
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any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation
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a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
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