Usually means: Authority exercised for another's benefit.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (parentalism)

▸ noun:  The act or status of a parent.

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paternalism, parental, maternalistic, patriarchalism, authoritarianism, nanny state, patriarchal, overprotection, parenthood, overprotective, more...

Types:
authoritarian, patriarchal, matriarchal, paternalistic, maternalistic, more...

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paternalism, parental, maternalistic, patriarchalism, authoritarianism, nanny state, patriarchal, overprotection, parenthood, overprotective, more...

Types:
authoritarian, patriarchal, matriarchal, paternalistic, maternalistic, more...



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