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company-policy

/ˈkʌm.pə.ni ˈpɒl.ə.si/
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noun

A company-policy is a rule or official guideline made by a company for its employees, customers, or work processes. It tells people what is allowed, expected, or not allowed.

  • The company-policy says employees must wear ID cards.
  • We changed the company-policy on remote work.
  • Please read the company-policy before signing the form.

Adinary Nuance

A company-policy is more specific than a policy. It belongs to one company, not a government or school. It is also more formal than a simple rule, because it is usually written and official. Writers choose it when they mean an internal business guideline.

In other languages

Vietnamese
chính sách công ty
Spanish
política de la empresa
Chinese
公司政策
Japanese
会社の方針
Korean
회사 정책

Etymology

This is a modern compound of company and policy. It became common in business English as companies began writing clear internal rules.

Common phrases

company-policy updatecompany-policy changesfollow the company-policycompany-policy violation

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is company-policy a formal phrase?
Yes. It is a formal business phrase used in writing and office talk.
What is the difference between company-policy and policy?
Company-policy is specific to one company. Policy can mean a rule in many other places.
Can I say company-policy in IELTS Writing?
Yes, if you are talking about business, rules, or workplace management.
Is company-policy written as one word?
No. In normal English, it is usually written as two words: company policy.