Cronyism Cronyism

Cronyism - Definition and Overview

Cronyism is similar to nepotism, but it applies to friends and prior associates rather than exclusively to family.

Governments are particularly susceptible to accusations of cronyism as they spend public money. This is why democratic governments are encouraged to have transparency in their accounting and contracting processes.

A large number of Presidents of the United States have been accused of cronyism, including Republican Warren G. Harding, Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican George W. Bush.

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Example Usage of Cronyism

jazzifull: #UK #equality chief accused of intimidation & Cronyism. Frankly I could do a better job. They couldn't pay me enough! #politics #people
maccua: Portugal/Physiology and Cronyism at work: tapping the armored parts Cavaco, Socrates and Gama. http://twurl.nl/z3urdu
ScotBNP: RT @TelegraphNews Trevor Phillips: no culture of Cronyism and intimidation at equalities quango http://bit.ly/3r7iVQ
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