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nepotism

[nep-uh-tiz-uhm] / ˈnɛp əˌtɪz əm /


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Uganda comes 140th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, with widespread bribery and nepotism reported in government institutions.

From BBC

In 2012, she was accused by unions of nepotism for influencing the hiring of up to 40 people, including numerous members of her family.

From BBC

From flagrant noncompete bids to overextended “emergency” contracts and open markets of fraud and nepotism, the disarray of New York City’s social services harms everyone and benefits few.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, Rahman's career has been dogged by allegations of nepotism and mismanagement.

From Barron's

A 2025 state audit found additional violations of the state’s nepotism policy, along with $34,000 in credit card charges without receipts, including $11,000 spent on food without a clear business purpose.

From Los Angeles Times