C147 words
Public Policy
Language for governance, policy and administration.
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Words in this collection
- policynounˈpɒl ə siA formally decided set of principles, plans, or rules of action, especially one formally adopted by an organization, government, or individual.
- governancenounˈɡʌvənənsThe act, process, or way of governing; the system of rules, practices, and processes by which an organisation or territory is directed and controlled.
- legislationnounˌlɛdʒ ɪsˈleɪ ʃənThe process of making or enacting laws; a body of laws formally enacted.
- regulationnounˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənAn official rule, directive, or law created and enforced by an authority (often a government or organization) to control conduct or manage a system.
- implementationnounˌɪm plə mənˈteɪ ʃənThe act or process of putting a plan, decision, or system into effect.
- accountabilitynounəˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ tiThe state of being responsible for your actions or decisions and required to explain them.
- transparencynoun-ˈpɛər-The quality or state of being transparent; the condition of allowing light to pass through so that objects can be distinctly seen.
- stakeholdernounˈsteɪkˌhəʊldəA person or organisation with an interest or concern in something, especially a business, project, or system.
- consultationnounˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃənA meeting or discussion in which advice is sought from a professional or expert, or a group of people.
- evaluationnounɪˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃənThe process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.
- effectivenessnounɪˈfɛk tɪv nɪsThe quality of producing the intended or desired result.
- efficiencynounĭ-fĭsh<strong>′</strong>ən-sēThe quality of achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
- equitynounˈɛkwɪtɪFairness, impartiality, or justice in the way people are treated, often implying a principle of fairness that transcends written law.
- sustainabilitynounsəˌsteɪ nəˈbɪl ɪ tiThe ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance.
- democracynoundɪˈmɒkrəsɪA system of government in which the people hold the ultimate political power, typically exercised through elected representatives or by direct voting.
- bureaucracynounbyʊˈrɒk rə siA system of administration marked by officialism, red tape, and proliferation; a body of non-elected government officials; the administrative structure of a large organization.
- institutionnounˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃənA large, established organization with a significant societal role, such as a university, bank, government body, or hospital.
- authoritynounɔːˈθɒrɪtɪThe official power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having such power.
- legitimacynounlɪˈdʒɪt ə mə siThe quality or state of being legitimate, conforming to the law or to accepted standards or rules.
- constitutionnounˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənThe fundamental principles, laws, or established precedents that govern how a state or other organization is authorized to be constituted and governed.
- federalismnounˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəmA system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units (e.g., states, provinces).
- subsidiaritynounsəbˌsɪdɪˈærɪtɪThe principle that a central authority should perform only those tasks which cannot be performed at a more local level.
- representationnounˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃənThe act of depicting, describing, or symbolizing something; a portrayal, image, or depiction.
- participationnounpɑrˌtɪs əˈpeɪ ʃənThe act of taking part in something or being involved in an activity with others.
- deliberationnoundɪˌlɪb əˈreɪ ʃənLong and careful consideration or discussion before making a decision.
- consensusnounkənˈsɛnsəsGeneral agreement among a group of people.
- compromisenounˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzAn agreement or settlement reached by each side making concessions; finding a middle way between opposing positions.
- reformverbrɪˈfɔːmTo make changes to something (especially an institution, practice, or system) in order to improve it.
- innovationnounˌɪn əˈveɪ ʃənThe introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or device.
- administrationnounədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃənThe process or activity of running an organization, government, or institution; the management of affairs.
- mandatenounˈmæn deɪtAn official order or command, especially one given by the people through an election.
- jurisdictionnounˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃənThe official power or authority of a court, government, or other body to make legal decisions and judgments within a defined geographical area or over certain types of cases.
- enforcementnounɛnˈfɔrs məntThe act of compelling obedience to a law, rule, or authority.
- compliancenounkəmˈplaɪənsThe act of conforming, submitting, or obeying a rule, request, law, or standard.
- assessmentnounəˈsɛsməntThe act of judging or evaluating something, especially to determine its value, quality, or importance.
- taxationnountækˈseɪʃənThe system or act of imposing compulsory levies on individuals or entities by a governmental authority to fund public expenditure.
- expenditurenounɪkˈspɛndɪtʃəAn amount of money spent.
- allocationnounˌæl əˈkeɪ ʃənthe act of setting apart or designating something (like money, time, or resources) for a specific purpose.
- distributionˌdɪs trəˈbyu ʃənThe act of giving out or delivering something to multiple recipients or locations; the way in which something is shared or spread out.
- coordinationkəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃənThe act of organizing people or groups so that they work together efficiently toward a common goal.
- collaborationnounkəˌlæb əˈreɪ ʃənThe action of working with someone to produce or create something.
- partnershipnounˈpɑːtnəʃɪpA formal arrangement where two or more parties cooperate to run a business or achieve a goal, sharing responsibilities, profits, and risks.
- negotiationnounnɪˌgoʊ ʃiˈeɪ ʃənA formal discussion between people or groups who are trying to reach an agreement.
- mediationnounˌmi diˈeɪ ʃənThe process of intervening in a dispute between parties to help them reach an agreement.
- arbitrationnounˌɑr bɪˈtreɪ ʃənA formal method of dispute resolution where an impartial third party (an arbitrator) makes a binding decision after hearing evidence and arguments from both sides.
- reconciliationnounˌrɛk ənˌsɪl iˈeɪ ʃənThe act of restoring friendly relations after a conflict, quarrel, or disagreement.
- resolutionnounˌrɛzəˈluːʃənA firm decision to do or not to do something.