Fabian policy

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Inaction -- N. inaction, passiveness, abstinence from action; noninterference, nonintervention; Fabian policy, conservative policy; neglect &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

Of course, if the nation adopted the Fabian policy, it would be carried out by brute force exactly as our present property system is.

From Revolutionist's Handbook and Pocket Companion by Shaw, Bernard

The policy that General Linares should have adopted was the Fabian policy of obstruction, harassment, and delay.

From Campaigning in Cuba by Kennan, George

Much could be said in favour of a "Fabian" policy of delay.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by Rose, John Holland

This narrative exhibits one aspect of the "Fabian policy."

From Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Bierce, Ambrose