English Explanatory Dictionary

red-tapism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strict adherence to official formalities.

Word forms

red-tapism red-tapisms

Etymology

From red tape + -ism or red + tapism.

Synonyms

tapism
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