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■ noun ( plural policies )
1》 a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
2》 archaic prudent or expedient conduct or action.
Origin
ME: from OFr. policie 'civil administration', via L. from Gk politeia 'citizenship'.
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■ noun ( plural policies ) a contract of insurance.
Origin
C16: from Fr. police 'bill of lading, contract of insurance'.