paternalistic

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First, over the past 60 years, corporations have moved away from the paternalistic style of management, where there was two-way loyalty between employers and employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"It is never paternalistic to insist that countries treat their citizens well," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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

This is of course an incredibly paternalistic view.

From Salon • Dec. 22, 2023

Victor III was far more enlightened, but his liberalism was paternalistic, rooted in noblesse oblige.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson