Definition of Paternalism

a method of governance by which an authority advises individuals while not allowing them to make decisions

Examples of Paternalism in a sentence

The principal’s paternalism is necessary because it limits the actions of rebellious students.  🔊

Because the citizens wanted voting rights, they rebelled against the system of paternalism that governed them.  🔊

Slavery is an example of paternalism because it emphasizes the authority one man has over another man.  🔊

When my father dictates my choices, I find myself comparing him to overthrown rulers who attempted to govern through paternalism.  🔊

The leader of the rebellion opposes paternalism because he believes people should make their own decisions.  🔊

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