anti-nepotism

adjective

an·​ti-nep·​o·​tism ˌan-tē-ˈne-pə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce anti-nepotism (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: opposing or prohibiting nepotism
an anti-nepotism policy/rule

Examples of anti-nepotism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to Bowyer’s complaint, Cal OES claimed Larson violated an anti-nepotism policy with a Cal OES contractor. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-nepotism was in 1872

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“Anti-nepotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-nepotism. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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