Definition - Noun 1 [from the notion that the policy «floats" with the goods it insures, wherever they might be located] : a policy or supplemental attachment to a policy insuring specific items of personal property (as jewelry or art) specif : a policy of insurance to protect against loss or damage of goods in transit or goods (as jewels) naturally subject to use in various places 2: a debt security that yields an indexed variable rate of interest esp : See also floating rate note