Praxis

There are many slightly varying definitions of praxis. The interpretation we have adopted, which fits in with our feedback-driven adaptive and systemic approach, and which we try to follow seriously, is one used more in the educational domain:
Praxis is an iterative, reflective approach to taking action. It is an ongoing process of moving between practice and theory. Praxis is a synthesis of theory and practice in which each informs the other.
Freire, 1985
In the Tsitsa Project Practice and Policy Brief #2 (2021) Sustained Praxis is the Key to Sustainable Social-Ecological Systems, C.G. Palmer, A. Fry, and H. Biggs describe sustained praxis as follows:

Praxis is thoughtful, informed practice: a dialogue between research and theory on the one hand, and practice on the other. Praxis includes the necessary time for learning from failures and successes.

Praxis in social-ecological systems allows for human well-being supported by healthy ecosystems.

Policy is essential to provide direction and guidance for a society to progress, but good policy alone is insufficient for desired progress to actually happen.