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Laissez fair 

(les-ey fair; Fr. le-sey fer)
1. the theory that government should intervene as little as possible in the direction of economic affairs.

2. As present in the U.S. as free-trade and capitalism

"America isn't a true capitalist nation. What ever happened to laissez fair and free-trade?"
Laissez fair by kdiz930 January 27, 2009
Words you can keep

laissez faire 

Vacations in Europe can lead to a Laissez Faire attitude back home.
laissez faire by citypaintNbody April 8, 2011

laissez-faire 

An economy or market with no regulation or restrictions on how the said market operates, thus allowing the most efficient allocation of a resources in an economy. The laissez-faire or 'market system' is the unplanned capitalist economic system. The extreme opposite is N.Korea, Cuba, China etc.
The 'passive' approach, or that of non-intervention to Macroeconomic management (as stated by harry flashman) is just one feature of the laissez-faire or market system.
laissez-faire by Diego December 7, 2003

laissez faire 

it is the policy of non-interference. it is generally used by countries while dealing with each other.
india agreed to sign the agreement if laissez faire will be provided in terms of democratic issues
laissez faire by simple..... April 14, 2009

laissez-faire 

Laissez-faire for now.
laissez-faire by adrienne honeyman August 20, 2003

laissez faire pimping 

n. Describes a person that is able to get many girls without actively pursuing. The pimp is able to let the ladies come to him by being desirable at their first meeting.
Mat, practicing laissez faire pimping, scored many girls with little effort.
laissez faire pimping by John V January 21, 2006

laissez- faire 

No government interference with business or personal life.
A laissez- faire was ordered during the time of the war of 1812.
laissez- faire by Brian A. January 21, 2007
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