Bureaucratic Error
/ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk ˈɛrər/
Definitions
- (n.) A mistake or procedural fault made within a government or administrative agency that affects the processing or outcome of a matter, often without malicious intent.
The case was delayed due to a bureaucratic error in filing the paperwork.
Forms
- bureaucratic error
- bureaucratic errors
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Commentary
Often involves unintentional mistakes by government officials; distinction is important from intentional misconduct or substantive legal errors.
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