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In a newsupport document, Apple explains the process for turning off this feature.

Once its disabled, your MacBook will only load up when you press a button or the trackpad.

MacBook pro (air) laptop sitting on the desk in a modern futuristic office.

So its likely more of a power-user solution than anything else.

Why would you want to stop your MacBook from booting up when you kick off the lid?

As always with the Terminal, verify you know what youre doing before you dive in entering commands.