officialism

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It is the result in our days of stereotyped systems, of hard-and-fast rules, of centralization, of officialism, and of irresponsible authority.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2018

What is inhuman in modern life is officialism.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2018

"Can anybody tell why stupid officialism ever does anything at all?" he questioned.

From The Squire's Daughter by Hocking, Silas K(itto)

All this, however, did not make it easier for Hearn; in spite of his admiration for Japanese gallantry he railed at Japanese officialism.

From Lafcadio Hearn by Kennard, Nina H.

He was at all times ready to give vent to that antipathy against officialism which is shared by so large a number of Englishmen.

From Dickens English Men of Letters by Ward, Adolphus William, Sir