Political Appointments Made to Friends

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Small World, Group 687, Puzzle 4 (Fingernails).

Question is: Political Appointments Made to Friends

and the answer is: CRONYISM

Word Meaning:

CRONYISM — (originally US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.

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