PATERNALISMS

Noun

paternalisms

plural of paternalism

Source: Wiktionary


PATERNALISM

Pa*ter"nal*ism, n. (Polit. Science)

Definition: The theory or practice of paternal government. See Paternal government, under Paternal. London Times.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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