NEPOTISM

nepotism

(noun) favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

nepotism (countable and uncountable, plural nepotisms)

The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

Antonyms: meritocracy, merit system

Coordinate term: cronyism

Anagrams

• pimentos

Source: Wiktionary

Nep"o*tism, n. Etym: [L. nepus, nepotus, nephew: cf. F. népotisme. See Nephew.]

Definition: Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim. From nepotism Alexander V. was safe; for he was without kindred or relatives. But there was another perhaps more fatal nepotism, which turned the tide of popularity against him -- the nepotism of his order. Milman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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