nepotism
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His promise of change resonated with an electorate that was angry at corruption, nepotism and elite rule.
From BBC
On the upside, there is obvious nepotism: Managers may favor their romantic partners when handing out raises, bonuses or promotions.
Uganda comes 140th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, with widespread bribery and nepotism reported in government institutions.
From BBC
In 2012, she was accused by unions of nepotism for influencing the hiring of up to 40 people, including numerous members of her family.
From BBC
From flagrant noncompete bids to overextended “emergency” contracts and open markets of fraud and nepotism, the disarray of New York City’s social services harms everyone and benefits few.
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