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Bureaucracy

usgb/bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/Volume
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Indicates a cumbersome and complex process often seen as unnecessary. SlideTo get a permit, you must navigate the bureaucracy of multiple departments.
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Often used to express frustration with procedural delays. SlideOur project launch is delayed due to endless bureaucracy.
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Implies a lack of personal touch or consideration for individual situations. SlideShe felt lost in the bureaucracy, like just another number.