policy framework

US /ˈpɑːləsi ˈfreɪmˌwɝːk/

Definition

Definition of policy framework - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

planning

TECH.

overall structure used to design and organize detailed policies

TECH.

Researchers proposed a policy framework for managing urban growth sustainably.
The new policy framework prioritizes digital inclusion across all departments.
They drafted a policy framework to guide future climate adaptation measures.

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Expressions with policy

blanket policy

rule applying to all cases without exceptions

The school implemented a blanket policy on mobile phone use.

carrot policy

strategy using rewards to encourage behavior

The government adopted a carrot policy to boost renewable energy use.

open-door policy

management style allowing open communication with leaders

The company has an open-door policy for all employees.

ostrich policy

ignoring obvious problems hoping they disappear

The company's ostrich policy led to financial troubles.

honesty is the best policy

exp.

being truthful works better than lying in the end

My mother always said, “honesty is the best policy.”

open arms policy

friendly and inclusive attitude towards others

The community center has an open arms policy for all visitors.

Expressions with framework

in the framework of

prep.

as part of a larger structure or organization

The study was conducted in the framework of the university's research program.

framework decision

high-level choice that sets structure for later detailed decisions

The board made a framework decision about the company's expansion strategy.

tax framework

overall system of rules and principles that controls how taxes work

The government proposed a new tax framework to simplify business payments.

legal framework

system of laws and rules for a specific area

The legal framework protects workers' rights in this country.

ethical framework

structured set of moral rules used to guide choices and behavior

The committee used an ethical framework to evaluate the new research proposal.

framework agreement

preliminary agreement setting basic terms for future arrangements

They signed a framework agreement before negotiating details.

framework paper

document outlining overall structure and main ideas for a larger plan

The ministry released a framework paper describing its long-term education reform strategy.

outside the framework of

prep.

not following the rules or structure of something

This decision was made outside the framework of the law.

regulatory framework

set of rules and guidelines for a specific area

The new law changed the regulatory framework for banks.

within the framework of

adv.

inside a specific set of rules or system

The project was completed within the framework of the guidelines.

Terms with policy framework included in their meaning

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acr.

acr: Sender Policy Framework

email protocol to prevent unauthorized senders

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French:cadre politique, ...
German:Politikrahmen, ...
Italian:quadro normativo, ...
Spanish:marco de políticas, ...
Portuguese:quadro de políticas, ...
Chinese:政策框架, ...
Japanese:政策枠組み, ...
Arabic:إِطَار السِّيَاسَات, ...
Hebrew:מִסְגֶּרֶת מְדִינִיּוּת, ...
Russian:рамочная политика, ...
Ukrainian:рамкова політика, ...
Hindi:नीति ढांचा, ...
Bengali:নীতি কাঠামো, ...
Catalan:marc de polítiques, ...
Czech:rámec politiky, ...
Danish:politisk rammeværk, ...
Dutch:beleidskader, ...
Greek:πλαίσιο πολιτικής, ...
Hungarian:szakpolitikai keret, ...
Khmer:ក្របខ័ណ្ឌគោលនយោបាយ, ...
Korean:정책 체계, ...
Persian:چارچوب سیاستی, ...
Polish:ramy polityki, ...
Portuguese (BR):arcabouço de políticas, ...
Romanian:cadru de politici, ...
Swedish:policyramverk, ...
Thai:กรอบนโยบาย, ...
Turkish:politika çerçevesi, ...
Vietnamese:khung chính sách, ...

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