paternalism

paternalism
paternalist, n., adj.paternalistic, adj.paternalistically, adv.
/peuh terr"nl iz'euhm/, n.
the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president.
[1880-85; PATERNAL + -ISM]

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