Definition of cronyism
: partiality to cronies especially as evidenced in the appointment of political hangers-on to office without regard to their qualifications
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The mayor has been accused of cronyism.
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And that isn't even getting into the web of obfuscations, cronyism and incompetence that has tainted the Trump team from the earliest days of the campaign.
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Protect our state park, protect the integrity of our state park system and stand up to political cronyism.
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Information in the document cites cronyism as the cause of the falsification and the FAA’s failure to properly do its job in conducting oversight of Southwest and other airlines.
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First Known Use of cronyism
1840
CRONYISM Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of cronyism for English Language Learners
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: the unfair practice by a powerful person (such as a politician) of giving jobs and other favors to friends
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