anti-nepotism

adjective

an·​ti-nep·​o·​tism ˌan-tē-ˈne-pə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce anti-nepotism (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: opposing or prohibiting nepotism
an anti-nepotism policy/rule

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Over time, schools dropped the anti-nepotism rules and looked for new ways to manage a tricky situation. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024 Even after federal anti-nepotism legislation passed in response to John F. Kennedy appointing his brother Bobby as attorney general, relationships are still leveraged to aid family members in Washington. Lz Granderson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024 According to Bowyer’s complaint, Cal OES claimed Larson violated an anti-nepotism policy with a Cal OES contractor. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-nepotism was in 1872

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“Anti-nepotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-nepotism. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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