NEPOTISM

nepotism (nep-<<schwa>>-tiz-<<schwa>>m), n. Bestowal of official favors on one’s relatives, esp. in hiring.[Cases: Officers and Public Employees 29. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 31–33.] — nepotistic (nep-<<schwa>>-tis-tik), adj.

[Blacks Law 8th]