policy-making

UK: ˈpɒl.ə.siˌmeɪ.kɪŋ | US: ˈpɑː.lə.siˌmeɪ.kɪŋ

Definition
  1. n. the process of formulating or establishing policies, especially by governments or organizations.

Structure
policy <plan, course of action>making <creating, forming>
Etymology

The word "policy-making" is a compound of "policy" (from Old French police meaning "civil administration," derived from Latin politia and Greek politeia "citizenship, government") and "making" (from Old English macian "to create"). The term reflects the logical combination of "policy" (a structured plan) and "making" (the act of creating), emphasizing the deliberate process of developing rules or strategies.

Examples
  1. Effective policy-making requires thorough research and stakeholder input.

  2. The committee is responsible for policy-making in environmental matters.

  3. Transparency is crucial in democratic policy-making processes.

  4. She specializes in healthcare policy-making at the national level.

  5. Technological advancements have transformed modern policy-making tools.