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Meaning of benign neglect

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

benign neglect

noun

Definitions

  1. A 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.

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