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LAISSEZ-FAIRE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does laissez-faire mean?
• LAISSEZ-FAIRE (adjective)
The adjective LAISSEZ-FAIRE has 1 sense:
1. with minimally restricted freedom in commerce
Familiarity information: LAISSEZ-FAIRE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With minimally restricted freedom in commerce
Synonyms:
individualistic; laissez-faire
Similar:
capitalist; capitalistic (favoring or practicing capitalism)
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