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noun
corruption involving patronage, nepotism and favoritism, especially in politics and government
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippine, Philippines, uncountable
Topics: government, politics
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History
From Tagalog padrino (“godfather”) + system, alluding to the compadrazgo system practiced by Filipino families.
