Bureaucratic Definitions

Below are the official definitions of terms used within the Ministry of Red Tape.

Red Tape (n.)

The thick, impenetrable, and often contradictory rules and regulations that govern every aspect of life within the Ministry.

• Bureaucratic Red Tape: A subset of Red Tape that requires the filling out of extensive paperwork.
• Red Tape Dance: A ritual performed by Ministry officials to appease the gods of Bureaucracy.
• Red Tape Reel: A tool used to measure the thickness of Red Tape.

Other Bureaucratic Terms

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