Policy Definition & Meaning

policy
noun
  1. a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"
  2. a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation"
  3. written contract or certificate of insurance; "you should have read the small print on your policy"

"Policy" in song lyrics

See how policy is used in real songs:

  • "I leave ya folks cryin, you wont take out the policy"
    B.G. f/ Juvenile — Round My Way
  • "Big bank keeping up with dope policy"
    Bootleg — Celebrate
  • "Baby brown Wallabees, spray towns into policy"
    Buddha Monk f/ 12 O'Clock, I-Born, Ol' Dirty Bastard, ShaCronz, Shyheim — Make This Money, Take This Money

Usage tips for "policy"

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