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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Examples of cronyism in a Sentence
The mayor has been accused of cronyism.
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The term refers to the common use of nepotism and cronyism in daily life, especially in hiring.
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Russian authorities have also recently taken new steps to hamper Navalny’s efforts to expose the web of cronyism that undergird’s Putin’s power.
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He has also been beset by accusations of cronyism, corruption and curbs to press freedom.
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And now Democrats are establishing that their campaign against Trump will be focused on corruption and cronyism in his administration and in the Republican Party as a whole.
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In 2007, Brett Blackledge of The Birmingham News won the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting for his exposure of cronyism and corruption in the state's two-year college system.
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But the no-bid scenario touched off a long summer of charges that backroom cronyism was driving the biggest public works project in the city’s history.
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Shinzo Abe’s approval rating fell again amid allegations of cronyism and government cover-ups, placing new pressure on the Japanese prime minister to stage yet another comeback or risk losing his grip over the ruling party.
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Allegations of cronyism and government coverups, including at the Finance Ministry, have dogged Mr. Abe for months, forcing him to spend much of his time facing questions over his conduct in parliament.
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First Known Use of cronyism
1840
CRONYISM Defined for English Language Learners
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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