Policy-making
Example: Effective policy-making requires understanding historical contexts and consequences.
Definition
"Policy-making" refers to the process of creating rules, laws, or guidelines by governments or organizations to address specific issues. It involves analyzing information, debating options, and deciding on actions that will influence public or organizational outcomes.
Etymology
The term "policy-making" combines 'policy,' derived from the Old French 'policie,' meaning 'civil administration' or 'government,' and 'making,' from the verb 'make,' meaning to create or form. Together, they describe the act of crafting policies. Did you know? The word 'policy' originally related to the management of a city or state, highlighting its deep roots in governance.
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"Policy-making" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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