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Definition

To reduce bureaucracy.

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Origins

from cut "to remove" + red tape "excessive bureaucratic procedures"

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In Context

  • "This insurance company is an expert at cutting red tape to process your claim faster."
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See Also

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Inferior to the norm.
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