public policy

noun

: government policies that affect the whole population

a study of public policy

Examples of public policy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smart public policy seeks to balance costs and benefits in a way that makes everyone better off. — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

The court recognized that an employer’s authority to terminate an at-will employee can be limited when a discharge violates fundamental public policy. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

In their study, Manzo and his co-authors also proposed a series of public policy changes to help Illinois navigate this tense political landscape. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

This wink-and-a-nod dynamic is now at the center of a fierce public policy debate over online gambling, addiction and consumer protection. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for public policy

• impolicy