Noun
favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
Source: WordNetI only wanted to ask the Tanaiste if he now officially endorses cronyism and patronage in Irish politics. Joe Higgins
Today, more than ever, it is critical for American citizens to understand the difference between the free-market capitalism that made our country great and the corporate cronyism that is now corrupting our political process, strangling democracy and devouring our national treasures. Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr.
The stimulus was a case of political patronage, corporate welfare, and cronyism at their worst. Paul Ryan
I believe that cronyism is nothing more than welfare for the rich and powerful, and should be abolished. Charles Koch
When you start attacking cronyism and people's political interests, it gets nasty. Charles Koch
7. The end of nepotism, cronyism, discrimination, privilege and unequal chances. Source: Internet