cronyism in Dutch
cronyism in Dutch is vriendjespolitiek — cronyism means giving friends favourable treatment, especially jobs or positions, regardless of whether they are actually qualified for them.
cronyism in Dutch
vriendjespolitiek
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
What does "cronyism" mean?
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noun Giving friends favourable treatment, especially jobs or positions, regardless of whether they are actually qualified for them.
"Critics accused the mayor of cronyism after he gave the contract to his old business partner."
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cronyism in a sentence
- Critics accused the mayor of cronyism after he gave the contract to his old business partner.
- The report blamed cronyism for years of poor appointments at the agency.
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What is "cronyism" in Dutch?
"cronyism" in Dutch is vriendjespolitiek. cronyism means: Giving friends favourable treatment, especially jobs or positions, regardless of whether they are actually qualified for them.
How do you use "cronyism" in a sentence?
Example: "Critics accused the mayor of cronyism after he gave the contract to his old business partner." In Dutch, "cronyism" is vriendjespolitiek.
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