An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. Shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.
   

2. Contrived in a shrewd and practical way.
   

3. Political (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E. politik, from M.Fr. politique “political,” from L. politicus “of citizens or the state, civil, civic,” from Gk. politikos “of citizens, pertaining to the state and its administrators,” from polites “citizen,” from polis “city.”

Etymology (PE): Kârâhi, adj. of kârâh, → policy.