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via favoritism

[VY-uh FAY-vor-i-tiz-um]
noun phrase
por meio do favoritismo
1. by means of showing unfair support or preference to particular people or groups
He got the promotion via favoritism rather than merit.
Ele conseguiu a promoção por meio do favoritismo, e não pelo mérito.
2. through the practice of giving advantages to friends or relatives
Jobs were distributed via favoritism within the organization.
Os empregos foram distribuídos por favoritismo dentro da organização.
NYC Slang
through juice or pull
Synonyms
through nepotismby patronagevia cronyismthrough preferential treatment
Antonyms
via meritthrough fair competitionby qualificationbased on ability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
por favoritismo
common usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
por favoritismo
standard usage
São Paulo
por favoritismo
standard usage
Portugal
por favoritismo
standard European Portuguese usage

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