nepotism

🇺🇸 /ˈnepətɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈnepətɪzəm/
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noun
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favoritism shown to relatives in positions of power

The hiring manager was accused of nepotism for giving his son a high-paying position without any prior experience.

translation

n. favoritism shown to relatives in positions of power

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Plural nepotisms