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cronyism

cro ny ism |ˈkrōnēˌizəm ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm | ▶noun derogatory the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications.

 

Oxford Dictionary

cronyism

cronyism |ˈkrəʊniɪz (ə )m |(also croneyism ) ▶noun [ mass noun ] derogatory the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications.