Policy and Target

Policy

Policy noun - A way of acting or proceeding.

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Target and policy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Target" instead a noun "Policy".

Nearby Words: politic, policing, politics, political, policed

Target noun - A person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule.

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Policy and target are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Policy" instead a noun "Target".

Nearby Words: targeted, targe, targeting

best	best policy	best target
better	better policy	better target
usual	usual policy	usual target
common	common policy	common target
Other adjectives: certain, current, actual, massive, large, big, new, former, military, primary, different.

One that deserves especial note was the Scourges of the Underworld, the murderous vigilantes that target super-villains, because this policy was what led to their undoing.

Source: Resignations Not Accepted
Even Evil Has Standards: The Guilty Remnant's policy is to never target children (and they never attack people physically unless the others attack first).

Source: Series / The Leftovers
The Quileutes have a standing policy that Carlise is the lowest priority target should they ever attack the Cullens.

Source: Literature / Twilight

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