cronyism
US /ˈkroʊ.ni.ɪzm/
UK /ˈkrəʊ.ni.ɪzm/
名詞
縁故主義, えんこしゅぎ
the practice of appointing friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications
例:
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The mayor was accused of cronyism after several of his friends received lucrative city contracts.
市長は、友人たちが多額の市契約を受け取った後、縁故主義で告発された。
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The company's culture of cronyism led to a decline in morale and innovation.
その会社の縁故主義の文化は、士気と革新の低下につながった。