Domestic Policy
/ˈdɒm.ɪ.stɪk ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/
Definitions
- (n.) A government's set of laws, regulations, and actions focused on issues within its own country.
The president outlined new domestic policy initiatives to address healthcare and education.
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Commentary
Typically distinguished from foreign policy, domestic policy governs internal affairs and subjects; drafters should clearly separate provisions affecting internal governance from those with international implications.
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