officialism
noun
of·fi·cial·ism
ə-ˈfi-shə-ˌli-zəm 
ō-
: 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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