'paternalistic' definitions:

Definition of 'paternalistic'

From: WordNet
adjective
Benevolent but sometimes intrusive

Definition of 'paternalistic'

From: GCIDE
  • paternalistic \pa*ter`nal*ist"ic\ adj. Benevolent but sometimes intrusive; -- used often of governments and the administration of large organizations. See paternal government. [WordNet 1.5]