1. People appointed to positions of power or authority based primarily on family relationships rather than merit or qualifications
The company was criticized for hiring nepotistic appointees to key management roles.
A empresa foi criticada por contratar indicados nepotistas para posições-chave de gestão.
2. Officials or employees selected through favoritism towards family members, disregarding competence or fair selection processes
The government's nepotistic appointees lacked the necessary experience for their positions.
Os indicados nepotistas do governo careciam da experiência necessária para seus cargos.