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Meaning of red-tapism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A strict adherence to official formalities.

derogatory

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Examples

“Red-tapism is the biggest defect of bureaucracy. In a bureaucratic set-up, the files and papers move at a snail's pace and it takes inordinately long time to reach any decision on any matter.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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