BUREAUCRATESE

Etymology

Noun

bureaucratese (uncountable)

(informal, pejorative) A style of language, typically used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding.

(informal, pejorative) Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing.

Synonyms

• officialese

• legalese

Source: Wiktionary



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HYPOTHETICAL

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