paternalistic
[puh-tur-nl-is-tik]
/ pəˌtɜr nlˈɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
in the manner of an overbearing father
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Paternalistic control, even when entirely benevolent in intent, is generally harmful in effect.
From Government Ownership of Railroads, and War Taxation by Kahn, Otto Hermann
