paternalismglossary / PATERNALISM paternalism, n. A government’s policy or practice of taking responsibility for the individual affairs of its citizens, esp. by supplying their needs or regulating their conduct in a heavy-handed manner. — paternalistic, adj. 词条贡献者 译员圣强,国际仲裁与争端解决专业,专注翻译各种与跨境争议有关的法律文件。