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cronyism

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cro·ny·ism  (krn-zm)
n.
Favoritism shown to old friends without regard for their qualifications, as in political appointments to office.
cronyism [ˈkrəʊnɪˌɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the practice of appointing friends to high-level, esp political, posts regardless of their suitability
cronyism
favoritism, especially in the giving of political appointments.
See also: Politics
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cronyism - favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Translations
cronyism [ˈkrəʊnɪɪzəm] N → amiguismo m
cronyism [ˈkrəʊniɪzəm] n → copinage m
political cronyism → copinage m politique
cronyism
n no pl (pej) → Vetternwirtschaft f (pej)


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