bureaucracy
US /bjʊˈrɑː.krə.si/
UK /bjʊˈrɑː.krə.si/
1.
bureaucratie
a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
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The project was delayed due to excessive bureaucracy.
Het project werd vertraagd door buitensporige bureaucratie.
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Dealing with government bureaucracy can be frustrating.
Omgaan met overheidsbureaucratie kan frustrerend zijn.
2.
bestuursapparaat, ambtenarenapparaat
an administrative policy-making group
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The new regulations were drafted by the environmental bureaucracy.
De nieuwe regelgeving werd opgesteld door de milieubureaucratie.
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He spent his career working within the federal bureaucracy.
Hij bracht zijn carrière door met werken binnen de federale bureaucratie.