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Klüngel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • patronage noun Financial or other support given by a patron.

Senses

Klüngel 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.
  • patronage (politics) Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.

patronage — full definition

  1. noun Financial or other support given by a patron.
  2. noun The customers of a business, considered as a group.
  3. noun The practice of giving jobs or favors to supporters in return for political backing.

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