The meaning of Red-tape

noun

Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities.

Usage examples:

This law will just create more red tape

noun

Official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and delay results

Usage examples:

Rescue work is often hampered by red tape at national borders.

noun

Official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and cause delays

Usage examples:

Cut/cut through/reduce red tape he promised to reform and cut red tape., bureaucratic/excessive/gov…