paternalistic

Of or pertaining to paternalism.

adjective

Benevolent but sometimes intrusive; — used often of governments and the administration of large organizations. See paternal government.

adjective

the quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in benevolent and yet intrusive manner towards underlings

adjective

of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism

adjective

benevolent but sometimes intrusive