bundobust

Definition

A system of discipline; organisation, arrangement, preparation.

Etymology

From Hindustani بند و بست (band-o-bast) / बंदोबस्त (bandobast), from Classical Persian بند و بست (band-u-bast, “tying and binding”).

Example Sentences

• "He was proud of his faculty of organisation—what we call bundobust."
• "‘Hand on my brother whenever suits you. I write to you because he is sure to make a bad bundobust.’"