English Dictionary

red-tapism

noun

(derogatory) strict adherence to official formalities.

Red-tapism is a bureaucratic practice that involves excessive paperwork and delays.

意味（1）

(derogatory) 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.