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

Etymology

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of officialism was in 1854

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Style

“Officialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officialism. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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