n.
Pronunciation: ' pä-l ə -s ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -cies
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English policie government, policy, from Middle French police, policie ― more at POLICE
Date: 15th century
1 a : prudence or wisdom in the management of affairs b : management or procedure based primarily on material interest
2 a : a definite course or method of action selected from among alternatives and in light of given conditions to guide and determine present and future decisions b : a high-level overall plan embracing the general goals and acceptable procedures especially of a governmental body