officialism
of·fi·cial·ism
noun \-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
First Known Use of OFFICIALISM
1854
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