officialism
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of·fi·cial·ism
(ə-fĭsh′ə-lĭz′əm)n.
Rigid adherence to official regulations, forms, and procedures.
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officialism
(əˈfɪʃəlˌɪzəm)n
strict, often excessive adherence to and respect for official regulations
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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]
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officialism
1. any official regulations or procedures.
2. an excessive emphasis on official regulations or procedures.
3. officials in general or collectively.
See also: Bureaucracy2. an excessive emphasis on official regulations or procedures.
3. officials in general or collectively.
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