Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laissez-faire attitude

Noun

/ˌleɪ.seɪˈfɛr ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd/

Definition

A laissez-faire attitude refers to a hands-off approach in which individuals or organizations allow things to happen naturally without interference.

Examples

His laissez-faire attitude towards the project allowed team members to express their creativity freely.
In economics, a laissez-faire attitude can lead to innovation due to less government intervention.

Meaning

In a laissez-faire attitude, the focus is on minimal regulation and maximum freedom, often applied in economics and management, where decision-making is decentralized.