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What does "Red tape" refer to?

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Definition: Official routine or procedure marked by excessive complexity which results in delay or inaction .

Example: You would not believe the red tape involved in getting the required permits.

Origin: From the red tape formerly used to bind legal documents in England

First Known Use: 1736

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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