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nepotism
/ˈnɛpətɪz(ə)m/
noun
mass noun
The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from French népotisme, from Italian nepotismo, from
nipote ‘nephew’ (with reference to privileges bestowed on the ‘nephews’
of popes, who were in many cases their illegitimate sons).
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Joe had his state job thanks in large part to being the nephew of the state's governor, classic nepotism. Of course, nobody thought much about it because he drove a dump truck for the highway department.
