public policy /pʌb.lɪk ˈpɔ.lɪ.si/ noun1 •The set of policies (laws, plans, actions, behaviors) of a government; plans and methods of action that govern that society; a system of laws, courses of action, and priorities directing a government action."The licensee exceeding the use restrictions would argue that it violates public policy to enforce the restrictions and therefore that state contract law may not impose liability for their violation." — 1993 formspublic policies
