public policy

noun

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

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The latest moves—though unlikely to succeed under Republican control—signal growing partisan tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and highlight ongoing debates over executive accountability and public policy on health and defense. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Finding synergies across public policy, commercial interests, geopolitical reciprocity, and operational efficiency is easier said than done. Bright Simons, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025 Stefan Turkheimer, the vice president for public policy at RAINN, noted that this law protects everybody, whether or not the images are authentic or fake. Stacey Leasca, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025 Wine Institute, a public policy organization that advocates for wine at the state, federal, and international levels, supports a variety of initiatives to strengthen the California wine community. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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