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Cronyism

nounid 27262·updated May 18, 2026
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favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)

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Framework definitions

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favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)

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