Nepotism

thumb|right|Benjamin Harrison (hospital administrator)|Benjamin Harrison, treasurer of [[Guy's Hospital in London, was shown as a dominant presiding figure, with the nepotism of Sir Astley Cooper having his tacit approval.]]

Cronyism is awarding positions, jobs, contracts, loans, privileges, or advantages to friends or colleagues. It is used especially in politics, when referring to partiality between politicians and businesses. A person who supports or partakes in cronyism is referred to as a crony, cronie, or cronyist.

thumb|Pietro Ottoboni (cardinal)|Pietro Ottoboni, the last holder of the post of cardinal-nephew, painted by [[Francesco Trevisani]]

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neologism for someone who benefits from nepotism

Aghazadeh () (Kurdish: آقازاده) is a term that entered the colloquialism in Iran and Kurdistan region in the 1990s to describe the children of elite who emerge as the men of means and influence, usually in a way that resembles familial nepotism and corruption. This includes utilization of the positions within the hierarchy to gain inside information and preferential status which results in replication of wealth and power across generations and means "fewer top positions are available to talented people without family connections".

Wasta or wāsita () is an Arabic word that loosely translates into nepotism or 'clout'. It refers to the use of personal connections or influence to achieve desired outcomes, particularly in governmental contexts. This can include expedited document processing, visa approvals, waiving of fines, or securing employment opportunities. The term is also extended to cronyism and nepotism in the allotment of public sector jobs.

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