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the policy of admitting people of all nationalities or ethnic groups to a country upon equal terms, as for immigration; the policy or practice of trading with all nations on an equal basis; admission or access; unrestricted opportunity

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  • It was sort of an open-door policy at the White House.
  • The Gauteng health department had an open-door policy.
  • His national security staff would have an open-door policy.
  • You seem to have an open-door policy for neighborhood cats.
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