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policy

noun

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1 a way of acting or proceeding

It's always been my policy not to spread rumors.

Synonyms of policy

course, line, methodology, procedure, program

Words Related to policy

blueprint, design, plan, scheme, strategy

intent, intention, purpose

approach, direction, method, path, pathway, tack

2 the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters

You should have exercised greater policy in your use of websites and not divulged so much personal information.

Synonyms of policy

common sense, discreetness, discretion, gumption [chiefly dialect], horse sense, levelheadedness, prudence, sense, sensibleness, wisdom, wit

Words Related to policy

farsightedness, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethoughtfulness, judgment (or judgement)

brains, gray matter, intelligence

logicality, logicalness, practicality, rationality, rationalness

discernment, discrimination, insight, sagacity, sapience

acumen, astuteness, clearheadedness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, shrewdness

care, caution, circumspection, precaution, premeditation

Near Antonyms of policy

shortsightedness

brainlessness, foolishness, half-wittedness, idiocy, senselessness, stupidity

carelessness, heedlessness

unreasonableness

Antonyms of policy

imprudence, indiscretion

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