You appear to be conflating an example with the only example of lacking autonomy. > the right or condition of self-government. I agree that getting a dressing

You appear to be conflating an example with the only example of lacking autonomy. > the right or condition of self-government. I agree that getting a dressing down for not having a ticket assigned is an example. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_tape https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_tape > Red tape is an idiom referring to regulations or conformity to formal rules or standards which are claimed to be excessive, rigid or redundant, or to bureaucracy claimed to hinder or prevent action or decision-making. I believe red tape also falls into that definition. It's fine if you disagree.