public policy

noun

: government policies that affect the whole population
a study of public policy

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His broader interests also include farmland, scientific research, and public policy. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025 Williams taught public policy at the University of Illinois Chicago and DePaul University. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 Its creators want the index to guide strategy and show how quickly newer hubs can move when public policy, talent, and capital align. Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 16 Dec. 2025 But as Cote explained, the law—and not just public policy—has to support a claim. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for public policy

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“Public policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20policy. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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