cronyism

/ˈkɹəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ · noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

nepotism(English)patronage(English)favor(English)favouritism(English)favoritism(English)partiality(English)cronydom(English)crony capitalism(English)embezzlement(English)corruption(English)transparency(English)awarding(English)

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