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redtapism

redtapism is the alternative form of red-tapism.

Meaning of red-tapism

Noun

red-tapism (plural red-tapisms)

  1. (derogatory) A strict adherence to official formalities.
    • Red-tapism is the biggest defect of bureaucracy. In a bureaucratic set-up, the files and papers move at a snail's pace and it takes inordinately long time to reach any decision on any matter.2004, Ram Nath Sharma, S. S. Chandra, Advanced Industrial Psychology, volume 1, page 110
    Synonyms:
    tapism

Questions about redtapism

What is redtapism the alternative form of?
Redtapism is the alternative form of red-tapism.

Words near redtapism in the dictionary

  1. redtail sharkminnow
  2. redtail sharkminnows
  3. redtail sharks
  4. redtails
  5. redtape
  6. redtapism
  7. redthroat
  8. redthroats
  9. redtop
  10. redtop grass
  11. redtop grasses

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