spoils system

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Noun spoils system has 1 sense

spoils system - the system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power
--₁ is a kind of system, system of rules
Antonyms: merit system

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Spoils System

Definition: The spoils system refers to a political practice in which government officials award public offices and government contracts to supporters and friends, disregarding their qualifications or merits.

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Noun: The spoils system was widely criticized for promoting corruption and favoritism within the government.
Verb: The newly elected mayor promised to eliminate the spoils system and instead implement a merit-based hiring process.

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