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cro⋅ny⋅ism

  [kroh-nee-iz-uhm]
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–noun
the practice of favoring one's close friends, esp. in political appointments.
Origin:
1830–40; crony + -ism
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Stop Cronyism.
The financial system is broken. Your voice counts.
www.bankingreform.org
cro·ny·ism   (krō'nē-ĭz'əm)   
n.  Favoritism shown to old friends without regard for their qualifications, as in political appointments to office.
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