hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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Respect their autonomy while staying emotionally available Occasionally, in an effort to respect their adult child’s autonomy, parents will go in the opposite direction, by taking a totally hands-off approach to help their kids make choices and work through conflicts.
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
The United States, under President Trump, champions a hands-off approach aimed at fueling innovation, while Europe is tightening the reins with strict regulations to ensure safety and accountability.
—Thomas Adamson and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
The United States, under President Donald Trump, champions a hands-off approach to fuel innovation, while Europe is tightening the reins with strict regulations to ensure safety and accountability.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The state takes a hands-off regulatory approach that aligns with Musk’s increasingly anti-government political stances as an advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump.
—Chris Kirkham and Abhirup Roy, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
The United States, under President Trump, champions a hands-off approach aimed at fueling innovation, while Europe is tightening the reins with strict regulations to ensure safety and accountability.
—Thomas Adamson and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
The United States, under President Donald Trump, champions a hands-off approach to fuel innovation, while Europe is tightening the reins with strict regulations to ensure safety and accountability.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The state takes a hands-off regulatory approach that aligns with Musk’s increasingly anti-government political stances as an advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump.
—Chris Kirkham and Abhirup Roy, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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