Of or pertaining to paternalism.

adjective. Benevolent but sometimes intrusive; -- used often of governments and the administration of large organizations. See paternal government.

adjective. the quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in benevolent and yet intrusive manner towards underlings

adjective. of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism

adjective. benevolent but sometimes intrusive

"Another category of gift, which I like a lot, is what I call "paternalistic" gifts—things you think somebody else should have."

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