释义 |
red-ˈtapism Also -tapeism. [f. as prec. + -ism.] The spirit or system of red-tape.
1855(title) Red-tapeism; its cause, by one behind the scenes. 1858J. B. Norton Topics 79 There appears to have prevailed the usual red-tapeism and circumlocution. 1882M. Williams Leaves Life (1890) II. 296 Was there ever a greater piece of red-tapism than the letter which has been read from the Home Office? |