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ಅಲರ್ ನಿಘಂಟು (ವಿ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ)

1. 1.
   adjective

   of or relating to the clerical work.

2. 2.
   noun

   administration through officials who rigidly follow regulations.

3. 3.
   adjective

   not dynamic; applying rigid rules and routine regulations, causing delay in administrative work.

4. 4.
   noun

   the officials collectively.

5. 5.
   noun

   official routine or procedure marked by excessive complexity resulting in delay or inaction; red-tape.

ವ್ಯುತ್ಪತ್ತಿ ನಿಘಂಟು (Učida & Rajapurohit)

1. 1.
   n.

   (adm.) 1 administration mainly dependant on records 2 bureaucracy (in a bad sense)