of·fi·cial·ism
| \ ə-ˈfi-shə-ˌli-zəm
, ō- \
, ō- \
Definition of officialism
: lack of flexibility and initiative combined with excessive adherence to regulations in the behavior of usually government officials
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“Officialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officialism. Accessed 19 May. 2022.
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The first known use of officialism was in 1854
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