nepotism

1. n. Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim. Source: opted

2. n. favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) Source: wordnet

3. Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim. From nepotism Alexander V. was safe; for he was without kindred or relatives. But there was another perhaps more fatal nepotism, which turned the tide of popularity against him -- the nepotism of his order. Milman. Source: webster

4. Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members ofone's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship,rather than of merit or of legal claim.From nepotism Alexander V. was safe; for he was without kindred orrelatives. But there was another perhaps more fatal nepotism, whichturned the tide of popularity against him -- the nepotism of hisorder. Milman. Source: adambom

5. n:100 n. favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) Source: ecdict

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