adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by nepotism; showing favoritism to relatives in matters of employment or advancement
Usage: formal; often used in political or organizational contexts
Examples
- The company's nepotic hiring practices favored the CEO's family members over qualified candidates.
- Critics accused the administration of nepotic appointments to key government positions.
- A nepotic system undermines fair competition and organizational integrity.
- The board condemned the nepotic behavior that had plagued the institution for years.
- Employees complained about nepotic promotions that ignored merit and experience.