laissez faire

• Termo francês incorporado ao inglês que designa uma política ou atitude de deixar as coisas seguirem seu curso sem intervenção, especialmente em questões econômicas ou sociais.

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.

   Política econômica

   • 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.