perplexities

Definition

Complicated, confusing, or difficult procedural steps or administrative arrangements.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'perplexus,' meaning 'entangled' or 'intricate.' It entered Middle English via Old French to describe states of being muddled or bewildered by complex circumstances.

In the news

The term is used to describe the confusing and non-transparent parliamentary procedures that result in poorly vetted human rights resolutions. It highlights how these messy processes prioritize political signaling over rigorous, fact-based policy making.

EU Parliament’s resolution: a flawed ritual, not Pakistan's reality

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