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of·fi·cial·ism

 (ə-fĭsh′ə-lĭz′əm)
n.
Rigid adherence to official regulations, forms, and procedures.

officialism

(əˈfɪʃəlˌɪzəm)
n
strict, often excessive adherence to and respect for official regulations

of•fi•cial•ism

(əˈfɪʃ əˌlɪz əm)

n.
1. excessive attention to official regulations and routines.
2. official methods or systems.
3. officials collectively.
[1855–60]

officialism

1. any official regulations or procedures.
2. an excessive emphasis on official regulations or procedures.
3. officials in general or collectively.
See also: Bureaucracy
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