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nepotism
A I just hope you're making all these decisions for the right reasons, Ed. Not out of nepotism or favoritism --- Whatever kind of ism this is.
   
A Yeah, well, everyone knows you're in line to be the next big thing.
B Well, to be clear, it's not nepotism. Definitely earned my spot.
A Definitely. Yeah. Self-made.
   
A So, uh, how are the interviews going ?
B Great. I re-interviewed my top two choices, and I think I've made a decision.
A Great. Isn't Caitlin fantastic ?
B Caitlin ?
A Yes. Did she tell you how much she loves competition ?
B She did. Do you know her ?
A Yes. She's my niece. I told her not to mention it because I didn't want her to win out based on nepotism.
   
** the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family **
He was guilty of nepotism and corruption.
 
 

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