[ˈnɛpətɪz(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs
(e.g: he promised an end to corruption and nepotism)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from French népotisme, from Italian nepotismo, from nipote ‘nephew’ (with reference to privileges bestowed on the ‘nephews’ of popes, who were in many cases their illegitimate sons)