officialdom

 [uh-fish-uhl-duhm]  

of·fi·cial·dom

   [uh-fish-uhl-duhm]
noun
1.
the class or entire body of officials; officials as a whole.
2.
the position or domain of officials.
Origin:
1860–65; official + -dom
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officialdom (əˈfɪʃəldəm)
 
—n
1.  the outlook or behaviour of officials, esp those rigidly adhering to regulations; bureaucracy
2.  officials or bureaucrats collectively

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