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beaurocracy

 

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Bureaucracy

Definition:

A bureaucracy is a system of administration in which various departments and officials follow a strict hierarchical structure and adhere to complex rules and procedures.

Sense 1 (Noun):

Refers to a government organization or a large administrative body with layers of officials responsible for decision-making and implementation of policies.

Example sentence: The bureaucracy at the immigration office caused a major delay in processing the residency applications.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Describes excessive adherence to rules and excessive red tape in an organization, causing inefficiency and slow decision-making processes.

Example sentence: The company's bureaucracy hindered innovation and slowed down the introduction of new products to the market.

Sense 3 (Noun):

In a negative context, refers to excessive or redundant paperwork, formalities, and regulations required to complete tasks.

Example sentence: The bureaucracy involved in starting a business discouraged many aspiring entrepreneurs.

Sense 4 (Noun):

Commonly used to describe a system that is characterized by complex and convoluted procedures and paperwork.

Example sentence: Navigating through the educational bureaucracy can be a daunting task for students and parents.

Sense 5 (Noun):

Refers to a group within an organization or a government that exercises power and influence, often with a reputation for being unresponsive or inefficient.

Example sentence: The bureaucratic group responsible for granting permits seemed uninterested in addressing the citizens' concerns.

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