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nepotism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | discrimination, favoritism, favouritism |
Examples of nepotism
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Goldman declares that nepotism and incompetence exist in the private sector too.
From the latimes.com
Nepotism however remains the most reliable method of getting taken on by Xinhua.
From the theepochtimes.com
She disagreed with the council's attempt to weaken the city's anti-nepotism law.
From the kentucky.com
The book publicity blurb is one of the most straightforward sources of nepotism.
From the independent.co.uk
They aim to reduce nepotism by filling judicial posts through open competitions.
From the washingtonpost.com
Mr. Adams doesn't want nepotism in all of his companies, from what I understand.
From the tennessean.com
Some county governments take a stricter view of nepotism than Sacramento County.
From the sacbee.com
Other employees may see the venture as pure nepotism and be reluctant to chip in.
From the businessweek.com
People assume nepotism, which can be annoying but I can't do anything about it.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
- Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
- Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives or friends, with no regard to merit.Modern Language Association (MLA):"nepotism." The American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005. 10 Aug. 2009. . ...
- "Nepotism" is the seventh season premiere of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 127th episode overall. Written by Daniel Chun and directed by Jeffrey Blitz, the episode is set to air in the United States on September 23, 2010 on NBC.
- The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities
- (nepotist) One who practices or engages in nepotism
- The accusation levelled against the popes of the Renaissance from Sixtus IV to Paul III (with Alexander VI as an especially opprobrious case), that they appointed nephews (nipoti) and other relations to clerical and administrative positions of importance, is as true as it is notorious. ...
- The practice of showing favoritism to relatives or close friends of other employees over other applicants applying for positions.
- Favoring relatives when making employment decisions, with little to no regard for anything but the relationships. Nepotism is not specifically outlawed under Federal employment discrimination laws, but still might constitute discrimination. See Nepotism in the Workplace for more information.
- Favoritism in employment granted to family or friends (e.g., an undeserved job promotion or biased performance review).
