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nepotism
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[ˈnɛpətɪz(ə)m], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs
(e.g: he promised an end to corruption and nepotism)
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Origin
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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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