cronyism

Meaning (English)

the practice of favouring friends in appointments and contracts

Meaning (मराठी)

वशिलेबाजी, मर्जीतील व्यक्तींना झुकते माप

Used in a sentence

The award of licences without tender was attacked as cronyism.

निविदेविना परवाने वाटल्याबद्दल वशिलेबाजीचा आरोप करण्यात आला.

Synonyms

favouritism, nepotism, patronage

Antonyms

meritocracy, impartiality