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Nepotism

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Definition

Nepotism is the practice of showing favoritism to relatives or friends, especially in giving jobs or promotions.

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favoritism bias partisanship discrimination prejudice cronyism patronage partiality clientelism cabal clique clannishness tribalism fraternization narrow-mindedness sectarianism sectism

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