officialism
/əˈfɪʃəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The practice or system of following official rules and procedures too strictly, often in a way that is slow or annoying.
- The company's officialism frustrated employees who wanted to make quick changes.
- The visa office was full of officialism, making a simple process take weeks.
- Many people complain about the officialism in government agencies.
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