public policy

noun

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

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The dread possibility of salary caps was on the table — and in 1933 soaking the rich stars was popular public policy. Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026 More than 60% of jobs in Texas require some postsecondary education or training, according to nonprofit public policy think tank Texas 2036. Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026 In yet another week where individuals like me, who desperately care about public policy over petty partisan politics, were greatly disappointed, Jimmy’s provided a little hope. Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026 As a regulated utility, every part of our operations is impacted by public policy. Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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