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Unnecessary rules (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

red tape

(Other definitions for red tape that I've seen before include "legally binding" , "legal agreement?" , "Irritating bureaucracy" , "Needlessly time-consuming procedures" , "Bureaucratic ribbon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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