Nepotism

//ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm//

"Nepotism" in a Sentence (10 examples)

The politician was accused of nepotism when he employed his wife in his electoral office, without advertising the position.

They accused him of nepotism.

She was accused for nepotism.

Nepotism is widespread in Eastern countries.

Nepotism is very common in Algeria.

Nepotism needs to stop in Algeria.

Algeria needs to stop nepotism.

Nepotism can get you very far in the world if you've got the right connections.

Now retailers even demand deslotting or failure fees, a penalty for trial products that fail to meet their sales objectives. The struggle over display space heavily favors the incumbents and encourages what might be called brand nepotism.

Mr Chen - a member of the national politburo as well as the Shanghai boss - is accused of nepotism and corruption on a grand scale: protecting political allies, granting preferment to his family and looting Shanghai's pension fund.

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