bureaucracy

• Ein Verwaltungssystem, in dem Entscheidungen von staatlichen Beamten oder Behörden getroffen werden und das oft durch starre Regeln, Verfahren und Überformalisierung gekennzeichnet ist. Bezeichnet auch die Gesamtheit der Beamten bzw. den übertriebenen Verwaltungsaufwand.

A system of government or administration in which decisions are made by state officials or departments, often characterized by complex rules and procedures.

unzählbar

1. Government administrationB2formal

   A system of government in which most decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

   Bürokratie

   • The bureaucracy in this country makes it hard to start a business.
   • She works in the federal bureaucracy.
   • Reforming the bureaucracy is a major challenge for the new government.

   Synonymeadministrationcivil servicegovernmentofficialdompublic service

2. Excessive paperworkB2informal

   Excessive administrative procedures and red tape that slow down processes.

   Bürokratie

   • I'm tired of all the bureaucracy involved in getting a visa.
   • The bureaucracy at the university delayed my application by months.
   • Dealing with insurance bureaucracy is incredibly frustrating.

   Synonymeadministriviaofficialdompaperworkred taperigmarole