# policy vs polity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### policy
*noun · IPA /ˈpɒl.ə.si/ · frequency rank #699*
A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body.

### polity
*noun · IPA /ˈpɒl.ɪ.ti/ · frequency rank #33,795*
Organizational structure and governance, especially of a state or a religion.

## Source
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