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cronyism

noun

/ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

Meaning

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.

favoritism, nepotism, partiality, bias

meritocracy, fairness

political cronyism, corporate cronyism, accused of cronyism

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of...

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.

a competition in which players or teams compete against each other for a prize

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck