1. The practice of giving unfair support or advantage to a person or group because of personal preference rather than merit
The coach was accused of favoritism when he always selected his nephew for the team.
O treinador foi acusado de favoritismo quando sempre selecionava seu sobrinho para o time.
2. Showing preferential treatment to certain individuals in positions of power or influence
Favoritismo in hiring practices undermines fair competition.
O favoritismo nas práticas de contratação prejudica a competição justa.