hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Ecovacs Robot Vacuum Deal The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni makes floor care feel hands-off.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
But they’ve been joined, in recent days, by GOP lawmakers who are also questioning Johnson’s hands-off approach.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 12 Oct. 2025
Offering a number of design-minded templates, this option is ideal for those looking for an easy and hands-off design process.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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