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'''Nepotism''' is the act of showing favoritism on the basis of kinship. For example, a [[business]] owner who hires his inexperienced and under-qualified son rather than a more qualified candidate is practicing nepotism. The word 'nepotism' comes from the [[Latin]] word for nephew, and originates with [[corruption|corrupt]] [[Pope]]s who often used to give sinecures to their 'nephews' (in reality, usually their illegitimate children). | '''Nepotism''' is the act of showing favoritism on the basis of kinship. For example, a [[business]] owner who hires his inexperienced and under-qualified son rather than a more qualified candidate is practicing nepotism. The word 'nepotism' comes from the [[Latin]] word for nephew, and originates with [[corruption|corrupt]] [[Pope]]s who often used to give sinecures to their 'nephews' (in reality, usually their illegitimate children). | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:08, October 26, 2020
Nepotism is the act of showing favoritism on the basis of kinship. For example, a business owner who hires his inexperienced and under-qualified son rather than a more qualified candidate is practicing nepotism. The word 'nepotism' comes from the Latin word for nephew, and originates with corrupt Popes who often used to give sinecures to their 'nephews' (in reality, usually their illegitimate children).