government by many bureaus, administrators, and petty officials.

the body of officials and administrators, esp. of a government or government department.

excessive multiplication of, and concentration of power in, administrative bureaus or administrators.

administration characterized by excessive red tape and routine.

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administration , authority , beadledom , city hall * , civil service , directorate , government , management , ministry , officialdom , officials , powers that be , red tape * , regulatory commission , the establishment , the system