benign neglect

noun

an attitude or policy of noninterference or neglect of a situation, which may have a more beneficial effect than assuming responsibility; well-intentioned neglect.

Origin of benign neglect

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby benign neglect

benign inoculation lymphoreticulosis, benign juvenile melanoma, benign migratory glossitis, benign mucosal pemphigoid, benign myalgic encephalomyelitis, benign neglect, benign prostatic hyperplasia, benign tumor, benignant, benignity, benin