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paternalism
paternalism [ pə túrn'lizəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
telling people what is best: a style of government or management, or an approach to personal relationships, in which the desire to help, advise, and protect may neglect individual choice and personal responsibility

paternalist noun
paternalistic [ pə túrnə lístik ] adjective
paternalistically [ pə túrnə lístikli ] adverb
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