laissez faire

• Terme français repris en anglais désignant une politique ou une attitude où l'on laisse les choses suivre leur cours naturel sans intervention, en particulier dans les domaines économique ou social.

A French term adopted into English meaning a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course without interference, especially in economic or social matters.

1. Economic policyC1formal

   An economic system where transactions between private parties are free from government intervention such as regulation, privileges, tariffs, and subsidies.

   Laissez-faire

   • The government adopted a laissez-faire approach to the tech industry.
   • Laissez-faire capitalism emphasizes minimal state involvement.
   • Critics argue that laissez-faire policies can lead to inequality.

2. Non-interference attitudeC1formal

   A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course without interfering.

   Laissez-faire

   • The manager's laissez-faire style allowed the team to work independently.
   • Parents with a laissez-faire approach give their children a lot of freedom.
   • His laissez-faire attitude towards the project led to delays.