népotisme

Definitions of népotisme
  1. noun
    favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
    synonyms: favoritisme
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    type of:
    discrimination, favoritisme
    unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
  2. noun
    an inclination to favor some person or group
    synonyms: favoritisme
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    type of:
    inclinaison, tendance
    an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
  3. noun
    unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
    synonyms: discrimination, favoritisme
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    types:
    favoritisme
    favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
    racisme
    discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
    sexisme
    discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
    type of:
    contrôle social
    control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
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