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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

  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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