Found 2 items, similar to nepotism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: nepotism nepotism n : favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
English → English (gcide) Definition: Nepotism Nepotism \Nep"o*tism\ (?; 277), n. [L. nepus, nepotus, nephew: cf. F. n['e]potisme. See Nephew.] Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim. [1913 Webster] From nepotism Alexander V. was safe; for he was without kindred or relatives. But there was another perhaps more fatal nepotism, which turned the tide of popularity against him -- the nepotism of his order. --Milman. [1913 Webster]