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of⋅fi⋅cial⋅ism

  [uh-fish-uh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
1. excessive attention to official regulations and routines.
2. official methods or systems.
3. officials collectively.
Origin:
1855–60; official + -ism
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of·fi·cial·ism   (ə-fĭsh'ə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  Rigid adherence to official regulations, forms, and procedures.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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