1. Individuals appointed to positions based on political connections, loyalty, or favor rather than merit or competitive selection
The new administration filled many government positions with patronage appointees.
A nova administração preencheu muitos cargos governamentais com indicados por patrocínio político.
2. People selected for jobs through the patronage system, where those in power reward supporters with positions
Critics argued that patronage appointees lacked the necessary qualifications for their roles.
Críticos argumentaram que os indicados por patrocínio político careciam de qualificações necessárias para seus cargos.