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Definition of: laissez-faire
(les′ā·fâr′) noun
1. The let–alone principle; in economics, absolutely uncontrolled industrial and commercial competition; non–interference.
2. Indifference. Also lais′ser–faire′. [<F, lit., let do <laissez, imperative of laisser let + faire do, make]
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