If you accuse someone in authority of cronyism, you mean that they use their power or authority to get jobs for their friends.
英汉词典释义
n.
任用亲信
Many small town mayor and city official practice cronyism.许多小镇的市长和大城市的官员都有任人唯亲的行为。This explains why Philippine officials are often accused of taking bribes and cronyism.这些问题,就是为何菲律宾官员经常被指贪赃枉法、朋党营私的答案。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)