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public policy

[puhb-lik pol-uh-see] / ˈpʌb lɪk ˈpɒl ə si /
NOUN
public law
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Most of the remaining exports are essential raw materials that the U.S. can’t readily replace, adds Martha Hall Findlay, director of the university’s school of public policy.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Stonewall said the ex-politician would bring a wealth of experience in law-making and public policy.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Mario H. Lopez is the president of the Hispanic Leadership Fund, a public policy advocacy organization that promotes liberty, opportunity and prosperity for all.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Affordability is a growing challenge for this population,” said Alan Weil, AARP’s senior vice president of public policy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

At Harvard, I could study law while pursuing a graduate degree in public policy at the Kennedy School of Government, which appealed to me.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson