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grey bureaucrat

A bureaucrat that work behinds the scenes and although do important technical work, have zero influence upon political decisions and is not interested in having such influence. He just follows protocol, abstracting his own personality from his function.
The grey bureaucrat, no matter how much I begged, asked me to fill some documents and wait for 15 days, when I need it for this Friday, or else I'm going to be in trouble.
by DeyvsonMC March 18, 2018
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Bureaucrat

Someone that writes laws, rules, restrictions, guidelines, and mandates.
She thought of him as more of a bureaucrat than a worthy opponent (a warrior like her).
by The Original Agahnim October 8, 2021
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bureaucratic gobbledygook

It's a form of doublespeak. Simply put it's a method to overwhelm an audience with technical and "jargonese" words.
The lengthy case hearing was filled with so much bureaucratic gobbledygook that it was challenging to distinguish the actual meaning behind the testimony and legal arguments.

Example of the use of bureaucratic gobbledygook in a sentence: "Please be advised that a comprehensive review of the organizational structure is currently underway to enhance synergy and promote a culture of continuous improvement."
by Phantom Wordsmith July 31, 2024
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