Bureaucracy

Meanings

1. A system of government by officials in departments
2. Excessive administrative procedures
3. The officials in such a system collectively

Example Sentences

• "Indian bureaucracy is one of the largest administrative systems in the world."
• "The startup struggled with the bureaucracy involved in getting business permits."
• "Cutting through bureaucracy is essential for faster economic development."

Etymology

From French 'bureaucratie', from 'bureau' (office, desk — originally 'coarse cloth' used to cover desks) + Greek '-kratia' (rule, power). Literally 'rule by desks/offices'.

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