paternalistic
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At the same time, a justified pushback has grown against the one-size-fits-all and sometimes paternalistic advice public health hands out, especially to pregnant women.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
His policies reflected a paternalistic sense of responsibility to the whole community rather than its property-owning members alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"They're preying on people who have maybe a bit sympathetic, slightly paternalistic view of Down syndrome," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
It said the current system requiring approval from two doctors was "anachronistic, paternalistic and failed to reflect best modern practice".
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
Victor III was far more enlightened, but his liberalism was paternalistic, rooted in noblesse oblige.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
