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The practice of favoring relatives or friends in hiring, promotion, or other opportunities, often at the expense of more qualified candidates.
Nepotism in politics often leads to public distrust in government institutions.
When politicians favor their relatives, it undermines public confidence.
Nepotism is often considered unethical in professional settings.
In professional settings, hiring and promotion decisions should be based on merit rather than personal relationships.
Companies should have clear policies against nepotism to maintain fairness and trust.
From Italian 'nepotismo,' derived from 'nepote' (nephew), referring to the practice of popes granting favors to their nephews in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Nepotism is often criticized in professional and political contexts, though it can sometimes be justified in family businesses.