Difference between revisions of "Cronyism"

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'''Cronyism''' is a form of [[politics|political]] patronage where close [[friend]]s (or cronies) of those in [[power]] are given [[favor]]s, [[appointment]]s or awarded [[contract]]s without regard for their [[qualification]]s or [[merit]].
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'''Cronyism''' is a form of [[politics|political]] patronage whereby close [[friend]]s (or cronies) of those in [[power]] are given favors, such as appointments to office or awarding of [[contract]]s without regard for their qualifications or merit.
  
 
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Revision as of 07:23, April 16, 2010

Cronyism is a form of political patronage whereby close friends (or cronies) of those in power are given favors, such as appointments to office or awarding of contracts without regard for their qualifications or merit.