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"The municipal government has rolled out a new digital platform aimed at streamlining permit applications for small businesses. Officials claim the system

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"The municipal government has rolled out a new digital platform aimed at streamlining permit applications for small businesses. Officials claim the system will cut red tape significantly, reducing processing times from several weeks to just a few days. However, critics argue that the platform's rollout was rushed, leaving many users struggling with a steep learning curve. A spokesperson for the administration acknowledged the teething problems but insisted that the long-term benefits would far outweigh the initial setbacks."

In the context of the passage, the expression 'cut red tape' most nearly means

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to reduce excessive bureaucratic rules and procedures that slow down official processes.

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to physically destroy official documents in order to speed up government services.

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to negotiate informal agreements between businesses and public officials outside legal channels.

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to increase the number of regulations in order to make the permit system more transparent.

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to dismiss government employees who are responsible for processing permit applications.

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