Favouritism for a job that is based on kinship (8)

I believe the answer is:

nepotism

(Other definitions for nepotism that I've seen before include "Pimentos (anag.)" , "Job favouritism shown towards relatives" , "Jobs for the boys" , "Favouritism shown to friends and family" , "Favouritism shown to relatives by those in power" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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