nepotism nep‧o‧tis‧m [ˈnepətɪzm] noun [uncountable] disapproving
the practice of giving jobs to members of your family when you are in a position of power:
• Some senior executives have been accused by shareholders of mismanagement and nepotism.
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nepotism UK US /ˈnepətɪzəm/ noun [U]
► the use of power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family: »
He resigned amid allegations of nepotism and petty corruption.
nepotistic adjective
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She denied that the appointment was nepotistic.
Financial and business terms. 2012.