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nepotism, noun The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. ... i think you're mistaking

• forrestthewoods 11y ago
  Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepotism https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepotism : the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nepotism http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nepotism No, I'm right. Originally it's a familial term. But modern usage includes friends.