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nepotism

n. குருதிச் சலுகை, உயர்பணியர் உறவினர்க்குக் காட்டும் தனி ஆதரவு.


Nep"o*tism, n. Etym: [L. nepus, nepotus, nephew: cf. F. népotisme. See Nephew.] Defn: 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.


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