Political Appointment
/ˌpɒlɪˈtɪkəl əˌpɔɪntmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official position filled by a person selected based on political affiliation rather than merit or competitive examination.
The senator made a political appointment to reward a loyal party supporter.
Forms
- political appointment
- political appointments
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Commentary
Political appointments differ from merit-based appointments as they emphasize political loyalty, often impacting governance and administrative neutrality.
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