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spoils system recipients

[/spɔɪlz ˈsɪstəm rɪˈsɪpiənts/]
nounpl: spoils system recipients
beneficiários do sistema de despojos
1. individuals who receive political appointments, government jobs, or other benefits as rewards for supporting a political party or candidate, based on patronage rather than merit
The spoils system recipients were rewarded with cushy government positions after the election victory.
Os beneficiários do sistema de despojos foram recompensados com posições confortáveis no governo após a vitória eleitoral.
2. political appointees who gain office through connections and party loyalty rather than qualifications
Many spoils system recipients lacked the necessary experience for their appointed roles.
Muitos beneficiários do sistema de despojos careciam da experiência necessária para seus cargos designados.
NYC Slang
party hacks, political cronies, bagmen
Synonyms
patronage appointeespolitical appointeesparty loyalistsbeneficiaries of patronage
Antonyms
merit-based appointeescivil service employeesqualified professionals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
beneficiários do sistema de despojos; apadrinhados políticos
commonly used in political discourse
Portugal
beneficiários do sistema de espólios; apadrinhados do sistema político
historical and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to the victor belong the spoils
political patronage system
spoils of war
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