Bureaucracy
/ˌbjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A system of government or management in which decisions are made by state officials or administrators rather than by elected representatives.
The bureaucracy in the agency slowed down the implementation of the new policy.
- (n.) The body of non-elected government officials and administrators who carry out government policies and laws.
Many citizens complain about the inefficiency of the bureaucracy.
Forms
- bureaucracies
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Commentary
The term often has a negative connotation implying excessive complexity and slow procedures; drafting laws to minimize bureaucratic delay can improve efficiency.
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