noun. Favoritism shown to old friends without regard for their qualifications, as in political appointments to office.

noun. favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications, especially by appointing them to political positions.

noun. favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)

"Hutchison has laid out a detailed government reform proposal aimed at ending what she describes as cronyism in Austin."

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