the theory or system of government that upholds the autonomous character of the economic order, believing that government should intervene as little as possible in the direction of economic affairs.
2.
the practice or doctrine of noninterference in the affairs of others, especially with reference to individual conduct or freedom of action.
Also, laisser faire.
Origin: 1815–25; < French: literally, allow to act
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Laissez faireis always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.