vriendjespolitiek — meaning in English

English meaning

• nepotism noun Giving jobs, favors, or advantages to relatives or close friends instead of choosing based on merit.
• spoils noun Goods or benefits taken by force, especially after a victory.

Senses

vriendjespolitiek is used for these senses in English:

• cronyism (originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
• favouritism (British spelling) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.
• jobbery The improper or corrupt act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain.
• nepotism The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
• spoils Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage.

spoils — full definition

1. noun Goods or benefits taken by force, especially after a victory.
2. noun Waste material removed during excavation, mining, or construction.

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