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cronyism - 2 dictionary results

cro⋅ny⋅ism

[kroh-nee-iz-uhm]
–noun
the practice of favoring one's close friends, esp. in political appointments.

Origin:
1830–40; crony + -ism
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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