benign neglect
A policy or strategy of deliberately taking no action concerning an issue, challenging…A policy or strategy of deliberately taking no action concerning an issue, challenging situation, or other problem in the belief that this course will ultimately result in the best outcome possible.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A policy or strategy of deliberately taking no action concerning an issue, challenging situation, or other problem in the belief that this course will ultimately result in the best outcome possible.
Origin
Reportedly coined in 1969 by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, adviser to US President Richard NixoReportedly coined in 1969 by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, adviser to US President Richard Nixon, who recommended this policy with respect to the issue of US racial strife.
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