A method, means, or course of action by which a particular task can be accomplished or result brought about. Frequently with of and gerund, or to…

Hope or expectation of a favourable issue; choice of alternative; hence, resource, expedient, course. Often in to have, know, see,etc. no other (or b…

= via media at via, n. 3a; (also) an alternative course, or (occasionally simply) a means or method.

A principle or course of action adopted or proposed as desirable, advantageous, or expedient; esp. one formally advocated by a government…

More generally: a way of doing anything, esp. according to a defined and regular plan; a mode of procedure in any activity, business, etc.

The theory or practice of government or administration. The science or study of government and the state.

Policy; politics. In later use perhaps influenced by politique, n. 2.

figurative. A policy or plan of action adopted by a person. Also: the course best suited to one's interests. Chiefly with possessive adjective. In…

= dint, n. Obsolete.

A process or mode of effecting a result. Obsolete.

transferred and figurative.

transferred and figurative.

A plan, scheme, or course of action designed to achieve a particular objective, esp. a long-term or overall aim.

In extended use: a strategy for achieving a desired result or realizing an ambition; a plan of campaign.