n. favoritism shown to close friends; esp. in political appointments to office
The police chief was accused of cronyism.
The police chief was accused of cronyism.
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favoritism; favoringone's friend; political favoritism
impartiality;nonpartisanship
3 syllables
cro-ny-ism
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