Word For the Day: Laissez-faire

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[Red Badger]

Definition of laissez-faire:

1: a doctrine opposing governmental interference in economic affairs beyond the minimum necessary for the maintenance of peace and property rights:

argued that the problem with oil prices was too much laissez-faire

2: a philosophy or practice characterized by a usually deliberate abstention from direction or interference especially with individual freedom of choice and action:

the university has a policy of laissez-faire regarding nonacademic student activities

Other Words from laissez-faire

laissez-faire adjective

First Known Use of laissez-faire 1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for laissez-faire

French laissez faire, imperative of laisser faire to let (people) do (as they choose)

[Red Badger]

Word Ping!......................

[rktman]

For a sec I thought we were talking about buttgig.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Nah. I’m lazi-fare to ever be able to spell that properly!

[Red Badger]

That would be Lazy Fairy...................

[monkeyshine]

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be

And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be

[spankalib]

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, laissez-faire
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, laissez-faire
Laissez-faire, laissez-faire, laissez-faire, laissez-faire
Whisper words of wisdom, laissez-faire

[Nateman]

[Nateman]

[Nateman]