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Main Entry: cro·ny·ism
Pronunciation: -nE-"i-z&m
Function: noun
: partiality to cronies especially as evidenced in the appointment of political hangers-on to office without regard to their qualifications
Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary...More accurate.
Crony can apply to an appointee who secures a position based on fund-raising prowess or favor regardless of true friendship.
Last edited by Mulhollanddose; 09-29-2005 at 02:58 PM..
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