policy science

noun

: a social science dealing with the making of high-level policy (as in a government or business)

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of policy science was in 1950

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“Policy science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/policy%20science. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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