The view that lawyers have superior knowledge,skills,and experience and therefore must know what is best is known as the ______ view.

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The term "paternalistic" refers to the belief that someone in a position of authority (such as a lawyer) has a duty to make decisions in the best interest of those under their care, even if this means overruling the desires or choices of the other person. This belief can lead some lawyers to assume that they know what is best for their clients, even if the client disagrees.

The View That Lawyers Have Superior Knowledge,skills,and Experience and Therefore