Nepotism

['nepətɪz(ə)m] or ['nɛpə'tɪzəm]

Definition

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

Checked by Bernadette--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

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Definition

n. undue favouritism to one's relations as in the bestowal of patronage.—adjs. Nepot′ic Nepō′tious.—n. Nep′otist one who practises nepotism.

Checker: Presley