cronyism.
Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
Meaning & usage
Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
The condition of being friends; friendship; also, the ability or inclination to make friends.
Where this word comes from
From crony (“close friend”) + -ism (suffix forming names of a tendency of action, behaviour, condition, opinion, or state belonging to a class or group of persons).
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