politeia

government, administration, citizenship

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Manager indicates simple safety rule poster containing only protective-goggles icon above entrance, worker puts on safety goggles before entering work area; rule guiding action.

noun

policy

PAH-luh-see/ˈpɑːləsi/

A rule or plan adopted to guide decisions and actions.

Etymology

policyGreekgovernment, administration, citizenship

Greek politeia referred to government and administration. The meaning broadened from governing a state to a course of conduct or set of principles guiding decisions.

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