noun
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the outlook or behaviour of officials, esp those rigidly adhering to regulations; bureaucracy
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officials or bureaucrats collectively
Etymology
Origin of officialdom
Example Sentences
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The RB officially stands for RasenBallsport, rather than the energy drink that bankrolled the team's rise up the leagues, as a concession to officialdom.
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Signal has gone from a platform favoured by dissidents to the unofficial whisper network of Washington officialdom.
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The findings were seen as vindication for those who found themselves facing down powerful officialdom, the state, and religious institutions - and often struggling to be believed.
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In fact, he believes officialdom in Mexico has deliberately placed obstacles in the relatives’ path to prevent them from reaching the truth.
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Ms Truss's letter is the latest salvo in a long-running battle with officialdom.
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