nepotism

created by sgtbaker
(idea) by sgtbaker (2.1 y) (print)   (I like it!) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 14:22:01
nepotism results in you getting a job or position over a more qualified candidate solely because of the family you are a part of, or the relatives you have in high places within the organization you are recieving this position from. Although this has been going on for a long time. It is also one of the reasons why natural selection does not work in this day and age
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:24:45

Nep"o*tism [L. nepus, nepotus, nephew: cf. F. n'epotisme. 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.

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.

 

© Webster 1913.

Y'know, if you log in, you can write something here, or contact authors directly on the site. Create a New User if you don't already have an account.