"What does existing policy dictate in this situation?"

Generally speaking, federal policy dictates that disaster money can be used only to rebuild what was destroyed.

That policy dictated the need for an iron industry.

For the last year, a new policy in its management consulting division dictates that employees do not travel on Sundays.

Thus, public policy dictates that the patent owner's exclusive rights be limited in scope.

Although there are aquatic staff on duty, policy dictates that it is the responsibility of adults to supervise their children.

He was suspended for 10 days without pay as the policy dictates for a first offense.

Corporate policy also dictates browser choice on many machines, as our recent redesign made clear.

But policy dictated that all hospital staff and visitors wear proper isolation gear.

No matter what policies, protocols or judgment dictated, Lucy could contact me.