policy

Definition

  • noun: an officially accepted set of rules or ideas about what should be done
  • noun: prudence or wisdom in the management of affairs
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: polity, course, cunning

Examples

  • He realized 'honesty is the best policy' and told them what really happened to their car.

  • I make it a 'policy' not to lend my friends money. [=I don't lend my friends money]

  • Property damage caused by fire is not covered under this 'policy'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) of a speciality for me, Mr. Saito. BROWNING: I'm not smelling settlement here. Take them down. LAWYER: Mr. Browning... ...Maurice Fischer's policy is always one of avoiding litigation. Well, shall we voice your concerns with Maurice directly? Not sure that's necessary. (..)
    2010 Inception