a. : a body of nonelected government officials. b. : an administrative policymaking group. 2. : government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority. 3. : a system of administration marked by officialism, red tape, and proliferation. More @Wikipedia
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