bureaucratic

adjective

bu·reau·crat·ic | \ˌbyu̇r-ə-ˈkra-tik,

ˌbyər-\

Definition of bureaucratic

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a bureaucracy or a bureaucrat bureaucratic government a bureaucratic organization bureaucratic procedures

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Báez’s story — one of personal tragedy, made worse by a lack of opportunities and bureaucratic red tape — has become the human face of the Puerto Rican influx after Hurricane María. — Bianca Padró Ocasio, OrlandoSentinel.com, "These Puerto Ricans who fled Hurricane María's destruction built a community at a Super 8 in Kissimmee. Now, they have to leave it.," 27 June 2018 Passport applicants have to go through a series of time-consuming bureaucratic steps. — Jacqueline Charles, miamiherald, "These Haitian kids need surgery in another country. Getting a passport is the hard part," 22 June 2018 Expect Republicans to stick to their talking points on bureaucratic red tape and pocketbook issues that tend to resonate with voters. — Neil Vigdor, courant.com, "Five Key Takeaways From The First GOP Gubernatorial Primary Debate," 12 June 2018 Anthony Bourdain’s body is stuck in bureaucratic red tape in France, leaving funeral plans for him temporarily on hold, the celebrity chef’s mom told The Post on Sunday. — Fox News, "Anthony Bourdain's mother says his body is stuck in France," 10 June 2018 While knocking on doors, Kende says people tell him bureaucratic red tape discourages residents from opening businesses in the city. — Gustavo Solis, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Economic growth is at the center of Chula Vista mayoral race," 23 May 2018 Universities like Chicago should enroll students from a variety of backgrounds—even if the academic-bureaucratic conception of diversity now in vogue is stilted and narrow. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "The War on Admissions Testing," 1 July 2018 The acquisition helps Amazon overcome the bureaucratic hurdle of securing pharmacy licenses, since PillPack is already licensed to ship prescriptions in 50 states. The purchase is expected to close in the second half of 2018. — New York Times, "The Week in Tech: Amazon Continues Its Quest for World Domination," 29 June 2018 Despite a string of seemingly insurmountable bureaucratic hurdles, the search by Searle and a team of dedicated advocates succeeded, culminating in a first meeting between Searle and her son, Robert Cummings, on May 29. — Harold Brubaker, Philly.com, "Overcoming 'a bureaucratic demolition of human rights,' an intellectually disabled woman finds son taken at birth," 28 June 2018

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