red-tapist
/rɛdˈteɪpɪst/(also red-tapeist) depreciative
noun
A person who adheres strictly or mechanically to official rules and formalities.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Manchester Times & Gazette. From red tape + -ist.
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- quarter-ply
- quarter point
- quarter pole
- quarter post
- quarter-pounder
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- quarter-racer
- quarter-racing
- quarter rack
- quarter-repeater
- quarter-rest
- quarter-road
- quarter-round
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- quarter-saw
- quarter screw
- quarter seal
- quarter section
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