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Why's it called 'red tape'?

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In a society where laws are upheld based on a set of established standards and practices, keeping everything running smoothly can require an almost mind-boggling array of rules and regulations.

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Why Is 'Red Tape' Associated With Bureaucracy?

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I n a society where laws are upheld based on a set of established standards and practices, keeping everything running smoothly can require an almost mind-boggling array of rules and regulations. Such an excessive amount of official systems and processes is often referred to as "red tape." But how and when exactly did that colorful term become associated with bureaucracy? 

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