diff --git a/plugins/modules/dcnm_policy.py b/plugins/modules/dcnm_policy.py
index fca5070d3..42676f56a 100644
--- a/plugins/modules/dcnm_policy.py
+++ b/plugins/modules/dcnm_policy.py
@@ -44,6 +44,13 @@
       - query
     default: merged
 
+  use_desc_as_key:
+    description:
+    - A flag specifying whether using the description as unique key for policies.
+    type: bool
+    required: false
+    default: false
+
   deploy:
     description:
     - A flag specifying if a policy is to be deployed on the switches