Policy Cycle
/ˈpɒlɪsi ˈsaɪkəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A conceptual model outlining stages in public policy development, including formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation, and revision within legal and governmental contexts.
The policy cycle helps lawmakers understand how regulations evolve over time.
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- policy cycle
- policy cycles
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Commentary
The policy cycle is often used in legal scholarship to analyze the dynamic nature of legal norm creation and adjustment through governmental procedures.
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