Favoritism
/ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group, especially relative to others.
The manager was accused of favoritism when only his friends received promotions.
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Commentary
Favoritism often implies a breach of equitable standards and may have legal implications in employment and administrative law contexts.
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