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officialism
noun of·fi·cial·ism \-ˈfi-shə-ˌli-zəm\
Definition of OFFICIALISM
: lack of flexibility and initiative combined with excessive adherence to regulations in the behavior of usually government officials
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First Known Use of OFFICIALISM
1854
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