Paternalism — refers usually to an attitude or a policy stemming from the hierarchic pattern of a family based on patriarchy, that is, there is a figurehead (the father, pater in Latin) that makes decisions on behalf of others (the children ) for their own… … Wikipedia
Paternalism — Pa*ter nal*ism, n. (Polit. Science) The theory or practice of paternal government. See {Paternal government}, under {Paternal}. London Times. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
paternalism — (n.) government as by a father over his children, 1881, from PATERNAL (Cf. paternal) + ISM (Cf. ism); paternalistic was in use by 1890 … Etymology dictionary
paternalism — ► NOUN ▪ the policy of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed best interest. DERIVATIVES paternalist noun & adjective paternalistic adjective … English terms dictionary
paternalism — [pə tʉr′n liz΄əm] n. [ PATERNAL + ISM] the principle or system of governing or controlling a country, group of employees, etc. in a manner suggesting a father s relationship with his children paternalist n., adj. paternalistic adj.… … English World dictionary
paternalism — [[t]pətɜ͟ː(r)nəlɪzəm[/t]] N UNCOUNT Paternalism means taking all the decisions for the people you govern, employ, or are responsible for, so that they cannot or do not have to make their own decisions. The government should be guided by the… … English dictionary
paternalism — A loosely defined term which is often attached to social relationships within which the dominant partner adopts an attitude and set of practices that suggest provident fostering care for his or her subordinates. The concept carries implications… … Dictionary of sociology
paternalism — n. an attitude or policy that overrides a person s own wishes in pursuit of their best interests. The question of when, if ever, a measure of paternalism may be justified remains one of the most difficult in ethics. The philosopher John Stuart… … The new mediacal dictionary
paternalism — noun Date: 1881 1. a system under which an authority undertakes to supply needs or regulate conduct of those under its control in matters affecting them as individuals as well as in their relations to authority and to each other 2. a policy or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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… … Universalium
