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compensation
Noun
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Compensation is money, or something of value, given to somebody who has lost something or been harmed.
He was ordered to pay £600 compensation after being found guilty of assault.
They are asking for compensation for the damage to their car.
After the injury, Worker's Compensation began sending him a weekly cheque.
If I'm hurt an accident that is not my fault, I would ask for compensation for damages.
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Compensation is everything that a company gives to someone for doing their job, including money, company car, stocks, etc.
My compensation package at the old job was better, but I enjoy it more here.
policy
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A policy is an official rule or idea that explain how to act in certain situations.
The college policy is that teachers may not have any sexual relationship with students.
The government is suggesting a significant change in economic policy.
In at least one case there was a deliberate policy decision not to involve the police.
The policy at the movie theater said we should turn on phones off and be quiet, during the movie.