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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Despite her energetic enquiries to several layers of officialdom within Germany and beyond, Usik says she "hasn't been able to find a solution".
From Barron's
“So it will be interesting to see if the market becomes unsettled if it’s allowed to run north of 160 without much comment from Japanese officialdom.”
From Barron's
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.
From BBC
Signal has gone from a platform favoured by dissidents to the unofficial whisper network of Washington officialdom.
From BBC
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.
From BBC
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