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ALL meanings of nepotism

nep·o·tism
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  • noun nepotism patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics: She was accused of nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm. 1
  • noun nepotism family favouritism 1
  • noun nepotism The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, esp. by giving them jobs. 1
  • uncountable noun nepotism Nepotism is the unfair use of power in order to get jobs or other benefits for your family or friends. 0
  • noun nepotism favouritism shown to relatives or close friends by those with power or influence 0
  • noun nepotism favoritism shown to relatives, esp. in appointment to desirable positions 0
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