(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:50:51

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

The theory or practice of paternal government. See Paternal government, under Paternal.

London Times.

<-- paternalistic, = relating to paternalism -->

 

© Webster 1913.

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