as in prejudice
disapproving
the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives
Nepotism by the owner has hurt the company because the new executives are not qualified for their jobs.
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Recent Examples of nepotism
The interim government wants to prioritize reforms — a wise move in a nation where public institutions are plagued by corruption, nepotism and overall ineffectiveness.
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Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
To add insult to injury, Trump recently appointed Charles Kushner as the next American ambassador to France, and there has been no pushback from Republicans on this clear case of family nepotism.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Hechinger has a little monkey who benefits from, uh, pet nepotism and winds up snagging a military post.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
While much of the talk has centered on nepotism and speculation about Bronny James's NBA career, there's a parent-child workplace dynamics conversation relevant to parents who have or will work professionally alongside their children.
—Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
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Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
To add insult to injury, Trump recently appointed Charles Kushner as the next American ambassador to France, and there has been no pushback from Republicans on this clear case of family nepotism.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Hechinger has a little monkey who benefits from, uh, pet nepotism and winds up snagging a military post.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
While much of the talk has centered on nepotism and speculation about Bronny James's NBA career, there's a parent-child workplace dynamics conversation relevant to parents who have or will work professionally alongside their children.
—Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nepotism
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The prejudice would be that Big Sandy would take a priority lien interest over the rights of these other creditors without those creditors being given notice and an opportunity to be heard.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Special counsel Jack Smith in November moved to dismiss the case without prejudice, citing department policy barring the prosecution of sitting presidents.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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The reviewers rated these associations as low certainty, though, after noting that there was some concern for risk of bias in the studies.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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This includes verifying that vendors provide documentation such as performance metrics, bias mitigation measures, and training data details.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Saturday Night, one of the livelier films from 2024, offers a glimpse at TV hubris and yet the secrets of show business (nepotism, cronyism) remain hidden.Armond White, National Review, 1 Jan. 2025
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Decades of cronyism and sanctions have stifled entrepreneurship, leaving businesses hesitant to invest in a coercive and opaque environment.Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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For example, clear policies on promotions or disciplinary actions reduce perceptions of favoritism. ◾ Scalability: As the company grows, addressing issues on a case-by-case basis becomes unmanageable.Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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The book is, in part, a warning against the dangers of favoritism within any inner sanctum.Eva Wolchover, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Nepotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nepotism. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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