officialdom
nounUK /əˈfɪʃəldəm/
US /əˈfɪʃəldəm/
All the people who work for the government and make sure rules are followed.
The new park was delayed for months because of officialdom.
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2. The group of people who hold official positions and their way of working.
She grew tired of dealing with officialdom at every step.
3. The habits and attitudes of officials, especially when seen as slow or rigid.
His ideas were blocked by the caution of officialdom.
4. The world or system of government offices and their workers.
He spent his career deep inside officialdom.