Unfair preferment of relatives (8)

I believe the answer is:

nepotism

(Other definitions for nepotism that I've seen before include "Pro-family bias" , "Undue partiality" , "Job favouritism shown towards relatives" , "Showing favour" , "Favouritism shown in hiring relatives" .)

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

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