CRONYISM

cronyism

(noun) favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cronyism (countable and uncountable, plural cronyisms)

Favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications, especially by appointing them to political positions.

Coordinate terms: nepotism, patronage

Source: Wiktionary



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