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What is the origin of nepotism?
It comes from the Italian word for nephew (nipote). One of the popes retired and appointed his nephew as the next pope
How did the Pope get away with having children and mistresses?
A:Medieval popes presented their children as 'nephews' and 'nieces', and as supposed acts of charity used church funds to pay for their upbringing and elite education. Popes often placed their sons into senior church roles, so that they would not want for anything in later life. This is the origin of the term 'nepotism'.
How was nepotism ended by the early church?
The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos,meaning "nephew" or "grandchild" and is used to mean the granting of favours or privileges to relatives or friends, regardless of merit. During the Middle Ages, popes used to provide for their illegitimate children by describing them as "nephews" and ensuring that they were given key positions within the church.The practice ended in 1692, when Pope Innocent XII issued the bull Romanum decet Pontificem, prohibiting popes from bestowing estates, offices, or revenues on any relative, with the exception that one qualified relative (at most) could be made a Cardinal.
What is the term used when there is family favoritism in a work environment?
Nepotism.
How does nepotism manifest itself in your society?
Look to the Trump presidency and you can observe nepotism. With his family involved in the government that is nepotism.
What is a Sample sentence with the word nepotism?
She was accused of nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm.http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nepotism
What are the causes of the Reformation?
a time period when the church broke into several groups causes: 1. indulgences 2. popes were wealthy,priests corrupt. 3. nepotism 4. simony, lay investiture 5. pluralism
What is the term for corrupt church officials buying their position in the church?
One term that originated as a word for corruptly obtaining a position in the Church is nepotism. Nepotism comes from 'nephew' and refers to a time when clergy could no longer marry or have mistresses, but some popes came forward with favourite 'nephews' to whom they gave favouritism and placed in senior positions in the Church.
Can you make a sentence with the word nepotism?
yes. Where in the nepotism is my coffee?
What is the opposite of nepotism?
Nepotism is defined as: "patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics." Technically, the opposite of nepotism would be "anti-nepotism" or an "anti-nepotism policy." Although not an absolute opposite, the word "meritocracy" is defined as "A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement." which is sufficiently contrasting to the meaning of "nepotism".
What is the name used by 15 popes?
Benedict is the name used by 15 popes. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and not counted as a legitimate pope.
When was Nepotism - The Office - created?
Nepotism - The Office - was created on 2010-09-23.
