Subpage 3: The Bureaucratic Lexicon

Advanced Topics in Bureaucratic Terminology

Section 1: Bureaucratic Jargon

Pro forma: A formality or ritual that must be observed in order to be taken seriously.

Per diem: The amount of money paid to an official for each day worked, even if they don't do any actual work.

Pro bono: Work done for free, often to make oneself look busy.

Section 2: Official Double-Speak

Section 3: The Art of Saying Nothing

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