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Appointing friends, e.g. (8)

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I believe the answer is:

cronyism

(Other definitions for cronyism that I've seen before include "Dubious appointments" , "The appointing of personal friends to jobs" , "Favouritism shown to friends and associates" , "old boy network" , "Appointment of friends to jobs, regardless of qualifications" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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