jobbery

Meanings

• noun

  Illegal or unethical manipulation of power or influence for personal gain.

  - "The politician was accused of jobbery in the sale of public land."
  - "The business executive was fired for engaging in jobbery with suppliers."

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Variants

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jobberies , jobbery

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'job' or 'trade' in Middle English, but came to be used pejoratively for corrupt practices.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jobbery' first gained widespread usage during the 17th and 18th centuries in England.

2. The word 'jobbery' is derived from the Middle English word 'jobbe', meaning 'trade' or 'occupation'.

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Related Concepts

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1. corruption: Jobbery is a form of corruption, where individuals in positions of power or authority abuse that power for personal gain.

2. nepotism: Jobbery and nepotism are related concepts, as both involve the misuse of power for personal gain, but nepotism specifically refers to favoritism towards family members.

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Culture

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Jobbery has been a recurring theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a corrupting influence on power and morality.

How to Memorize "jobbery"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a corrupt official taking bribes and making illicit deals to remember the meaning of jobbery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word jobbery with corruption and personal gain to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Jobs Obtained By Evil Reaching Yields Income' to help remember the meaning of jobbery.

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