Definitions for officialisməˈfɪʃ əˌlɪz əm

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

of•fi•cial•isməˈfɪʃ əˌlɪz əm(n.)

  1. excessive attention to official regulations and routines.

  2. official methods or systems.

  3. officials collectively.

Origin of officialism:

1855–60

Wiktionary

  1. officialism(Noun)

    The rigid, perfunctory and literal adherence to official duties and regulations

  2. officialism(Noun)

    Officials collectively


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