La bureaucratie
Example: La bureaucratie ralentit souvent les décisions importantes du gouvernement.
Definition
"La bureaucratie" refers to the system of government or management in which decisions are made by state officials or administrators rather than elected representatives. It often involves complex procedures and hierarchical structures that can slow down important government decisions.
Etymology
The word "la bureaucratie" comes from the French term combining "bureau" meaning desk or office, and the suffix "-cratie," derived from Greek, meaning power or rule. Did you know? The term originally referred to the administrative offices of government but gradually came to describe any complex administrative system.
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