Cryptic crossword clue
I stop men improperly showing preference for family 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NEPOTISM

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What does NEPOTISM mean?

NEPOTISM noun
  1. The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

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