Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Foreign/Latin Words

Question:

The word 'LAISSEZ FAIRE' means :

(A) Free from pollution
(B) Free from infection
(C) Free from interference
(D) Free from government control

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(B) and (C) Only

(A) and (C) Only

(A) and (B) Only

(C) and (D) Only

Correct Answer:

(C) and (D) Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is OPTION 4 - (C) and (D) Only.

Laissez-faire is a French phrase that literally means "let do" or "let them do." In the economic and political context, it refers to the principle of minimal government interference in the economy.