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noun • favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) | ||||||||
29% | 7 | Showing favouritism | ||||||
adjective • constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety • showing favoritism noun • the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant • a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency adjective satellite • being or affecting only a part; not total • (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for | ||||||||
29% | 8 | Favouritism shown to friends and associates | ||||||
noun • favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) | ||||||||
Points Me Out As Example Of Relative Favouritism Crossword Clue
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NEPOTISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NEPOTISM
Updated: October 14, 2023
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