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cronyism

[ kroh-nee-iz-uh m ]

/ ˈkroʊ niˌɪz əm /

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noun

the practice of favoring one's close friends, especially in political appointments.

Origin of cronyism

First recorded in 1830–40; crony + -ism

Words nearby cronyism

cronkhite-canada syndrome, cronkite, cronus, cronut, crony, cronyism, cronyn, crook, crook one's elbow, crookback, crooke's granule

Example sentences from the Web for cronyism

As for Adrian Fenty, who Barry once supported and then turned on, he was “arrogant,” a “disappointment,” and guilty of cronyism.

Speed Read: Marion Barry’s Crazy Memoir |William O’Connor |June 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
How cronyism, secrecy, and authoritarianism doomed Obamacare, and why it was all so unnecessary.

Obamacare’s Rollout Is a Disaster That Didn’t Have to Happen |Gregory Ferenstein |October 20, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
She uncovers a reprehensible example of cronyism, elitism, and vote finagling which reflects some Israeli Leftist shortcomings.

Open Zion Should Not Mean Open Season on Israel |Gil Troy |July 12, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Both political parties are talking about cronyism and insider dealing.

Three Easy Ways to End Cronyism |Peter Schweizer |August 1, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

Issa has also been accused of cronyism and hypocrisy as a member of the House.

How Darrell Issa’s Pursuit of Attorney General Eric Holder Is Playing Back Home |Jamie Reno |June 28, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
And corruption was both rife and rampant – nepotism, cronyism, outright bribery.

After the Rain |Sam Vaknin
These two plagues – cronyism and nepotism – haunt public procurement.

After the Rain |Sam Vaknin

British Dictionary definitions for cronyism

cronyism

/ (ˈkrəʊnɪˌɪzəm) /

noun

the practice of appointing friends to high-level, esp political, posts regardless of their suitability