(obsolete) prudent; wise

a life assurance savings scheme designed to pay out a lump sum when the policy matures

(US) An insurance policy on a piece of real estate for which the title deeds may be incomplete or not properly searched.

(law) The set of policies (laws, plans, actions, behaviors) of a government; plans and methods of action that govern that society; a system of laws, courses of action, and priorities directing a government action.

(travel, hotel, hospitality industry) A pre-arranged list of compensation that will be offered to clients whose reserved room is not available at time of check-in.

(economics) the combination of fiscal and monetary policies, especially their perceived relative importance

(insurance) A legal document outlining a particular insurance cover for an insured entity for a given risk. / Something that protects or safeguards.

A government's policy relating to relations with other nations and international organisations. / Used retrospectively, the sum of a leader or government's dealings and relations with other nations.

Alternative form of policymaker

(politics, government) A person who studies or develops strategies and policies, especially one who has a keen interest in and aptitude for technical details.