155. Favoritism

See also 121. DISCRIMINATION .

favoritism

the practice of giving preferential treatment to a person or persons.

nepotism

favoritism shown to nephews or other relatives, as in politics or business. — nepotist , n . — nepotic , adj .

partisanism

1. favoritism shown to members of one’s own party, faction, sect, or cause.

2. strong adherence to the tenets of one’s party, faction, sect, or cause. — partisan , n., adj .