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Apparat

Description:

Apparat refers to a term originating from Russian, commonly used to describe a bureaucratic or administrative system. It can also refer to a group of people or an organization engaged in administrative tasks.

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Noun:

1. A complex and hierarchical administrative system, typically associated with excessive red tape and formal procedures.
Example: The government's apparat was notorious for its inefficiency and slow decision-making process.

2. A group of bureaucrats or government officials that make up the administrative apparatus.
Example: The Communist Party's apparat carried out the directives of the central government.

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