Politics / Politician / Policy / Police

politics  /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

1. the science or art of political government: Politics is an intriguing study.
2. [plural; used with a plural verb] political principles or opinions: His politics are his own affair.
3. [plural;used with a plural verb] the use of schemes and secrecy to obtain power or control: Office politics are getting worse these days.

politician  /ˌpɑlɪˈtɪʃən/ n. [countable]

1. one who is active in politics, esp. as a career.
2. one who is skilled in politics or in maneuvering or directing people:They were real politicians in dealing with the strikers.

policy /ˈpɒlɪsɪ/

1.  a definite course of action followed by a business, government, etc: 

        [countable] a new company policy.         [uncountable] U.S. trade policy needs new direction. 

       2. a document that has all the terms of a contract or agreement for insurance: 

           an insurance policy on your home.

  

police   /pəˈliːs/

n. [plural; used with a plural verb; often: the ...]

an organized, nonmilitary force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws: Contact the police if such crimes occur.

the members of such a force: A squad of police surrounded the building.

v. [~ + object]

to regulate, control, or keep in order by or as if by means of police:Squad cars policed the area.

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