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paternalism
pa·ter·nal·ism [ pə túrn'l ìzzəm ]


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

pa·ter·nal·is·tic [ pə tùrn'l ístik ] adjective
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