self-policed
Governed from within
Self-policed describes a group, community, or system that monitors and regulates its own conduct without external oversight or enforcement.
Industries may claim to be self-policed when they establish internal standards rather than submit to government regulation.
The online forum was self-policed by its members, who flagged inappropriate content.
The term often carries skepticism about whether such arrangements actually work, since those doing the policing have interests that may conflict with strict enforcement.
Control over impulses
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- conscienceInternal moral sense
- moral compassInner ethical guidance system
impulse control · ethical behavior · integrity · personal responsibility · temperance · moderation · mindfulness · introspection
Resident-led area surveillance
- citizen patrolVolunteer community surveillance group
- community standardsCollective rules for conduct
- block watchNeighbors guarding their area
- collective responsibilityShared blame among members
social contract · civic duty · community guidelines · peer pressure
Reviewing online submissions
- community guidelinesRules for group behavior
- terms of serviceBinding usage conditions
- downvotingNegative rating action
- community standardsCollective rules for conduct
Agreed-upon sector norms
- code of ethicsPrinciples governing professional conduct
- professional conductProper workplace behavior standards
- peer reviewExpert evaluation before publication
- best practicesProven effective methods
accreditation · licensing boards · ethical oversight · trade association · professional body · internal audit · disciplinary committee · professional integrity
restraint
Control over impulses
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- conscienceInternal moral sense
moral compass · impulse control · ethical behavior · integrity · personal responsibility · temperance · moderation · mindfulness · introspection
neighborhood watch
Resident-led area surveillance
- citizen patrolVolunteer community surveillance group
- community standardsCollective rules for conduct
- block watchNeighbors guarding their area
collective responsibility · social contract · civic duty · community guidelines · peer pressure
content moderation
Reviewing online submissions
- community guidelinesRules for group behavior
- terms of serviceBinding usage conditions
- downvotingNegative rating action
community standards · acceptable use · digital citizenship · netiquette
industry standards
Agreed-upon sector norms
- code of ethicsPrinciples governing professional conduct
- professional conductProper workplace behavior standards
- peer reviewExpert evaluation before publication
best practices · accreditation · licensing boards · ethical oversight · trade association · professional body · internal audit · disciplinary committee · professional integrity · quality assurance
self-policedcourt-ordered
Required by judicial ruling
state-controlled · mandated · legislated · audited · inspected
self-policedunregulated
Not controlled by rules
unpoliced · lawless · unmonitored · ungoverned · anarchic
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