Benign neglect

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounA policy or strategy of deliberately taking no action concerning an issue, challenging situation, or other problem in the belief that this course will ultimately result in the best outcome possible.

Synonyms

neglect neglection masterly inactivity non-intervention neglecter head in the sand attentisme ostrich policy mokusatsu ignoring nonattention nonaction

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