a UK term used to describe a (conservative goverment) hiding place for material which could be damaging or embarrassing the the government, the saying is derived from the traditional conception of disguising dust and dirt by sweeping it underneath a carpet out of sight ! AXMINSTER being a brand of high quality carpeting that would likely be used in the government buildings in Westminster in the city of London.
The historical child abuse files have mysteriously disappeared,presumably under the Westminster Axminster.
Administrative procedures, policies, paperwork and other excessive workplace structuring that needlessly interfere with people's ability to do their jobs and exist only to serve the administrators rather than the company itself.
"We could have this software rolled out reliably in a couple of weeks but, once we get through all the adminsturbation, it'll probably take about 8 or 10 months."
A dedicated immoral unethical slime ball committed to fleecing the CONTRACTOR from fair and equaitable compensation. This creep is why lawyers have so much work.