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Paternalism

Paternalism Meaning & Definition
Paternalism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Paternalism?

[n] the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good

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See Also | attitude | mental attitude

Paternalism In Webster's Dictionary

\Pa*ter"nal*ism\, n. (Polit. Science) The theory or practice of paternal government. See {Paternal government}, under {Paternal}. --London Times.

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