favoritisme — meaning in English
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English meaning
- spoils noun Goods or benefits taken by force, especially after a victory.
Senses
favoritisme 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.
- 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
- noun Goods or benefits taken by force, especially after a victory.
- noun Waste material removed during excavation, mining, or construction.