spoilsman
/ˈspɔɪlzmən/
noun
- A person who supports or benefits from the practice of giving government jobs and favors to political supporters rather than to qualified candidates.
- Critics accused the mayor of being a spoilsman who only cared about rewarding his friends.
- The spoilsman was rewarded with a high-ranking position after helping the candidate win the election.
- In the 19th century, many spoilsmen filled government offices without any relevant experience.