Meaning of "System of hereditary appointment"
A system in which government posts or positions are awarded based on social status, power, or connections, rather than through assessments of ability such as examinations. In modern times, the term is used figuratively to describe situations where employment or promotion is secured through favoritism or personal connections rather than merit.
"Since that company prioritized connections over ability, everyone sarcastically remarked that there was no such thing as a merit-based system."
Related slang words
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