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What does paternalistically mean?

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Adverb
  1. In a paternalistic manner.
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And why can't we let patients make an informed choice based on the data, rather than paternalistically presupposing that all humans are incipient dope fiends?
Nevertheless, wanting to regulate this problem paternalistically and bureaucratically at European level is a step too far.
Viewed more paternalistically, audits can play a deterrent role.
Some critics say reform has been imposed paternalistically by white reformers on black communities, and so has only limited support.
For example, a public official closing impassably flooded roads during a hurricane would not be acting paternalistically.
Now it's encouraging to see companies actually engaging employees in conversations rather than paternalistically dictating to them.

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