bureaucracy

• Система управления или администрирования, в которой решения принимаются государственными чиновниками или ведомствами, часто характеризующаяся сложными правилами и процедурами.

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

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1. Government administrationB2formal

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

   Бюрократия

   • 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.

   Synonymsadministrationcivil servicegovernmentofficialdompublic service

2. Excessive paperworkB2informal

   Excessive administrative procedures and red tape that slow down processes.

   Бюрократия

   • 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.

   Synonymsadministriviaofficialdompaperworkred taperigmarole