cronyism

(noun)

The practice of partiality in awarding jobs and other advantages to friends or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations. 

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Examples of cronyism in the following topics:

  • Administrative Corruption

    • In addition to involvement in Teapot Dome, the Ohio Gang was believed to have been behind recurring acts of cronyism and corruption, including storing bootleg whisky inside the White House.

  • Hurricane Katrina

    • Brown, a Bush friend and appointee with no background in emergency management, was an example of cronyism at its worst.