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fa·vor·it·ism
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boondoggle
People sometimes refer to an official organization or activity as a boondoggle when they think it wastes a lot of time and money and does not achieve much. -
continentalism
an attitude, expression, etc., characteristic of a continent, especially of Europe. -
disfigure
to mar the appearance or beauty of; deform; deface: Our old towns are increasingly disfigured by tasteless new buildings. -
inequity
lack of equity; unfairness; favoritism or bias. -
logrolling
U.S. Politics. the exchange of support or favors, especially by legislators for mutual political gain as by voting for each other's bills. -
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.