wasta

wasta
Intercession or mediation by people on behalf of others to whom they are connected by friendship or blood
Syn: connections, nepotism

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  • Wasta (influence) — Wasta is an Arabic expression that loosely translates into ‘who you know’. It refers to using one’s influence or connections to get things done, such as quick renewal of a passport, waiving of traffic fines, and even garnering prestigious… …   Wikipedia

  • Wasta, South Dakota — Infobox Settlement official name = Wasta, South Dakota other name = native name = nickname = settlement type = Town motto = imagesize = image caption = flag size = image seal size = image shield = shield size = image blank emblem = blank emblem… …   Wikipedia

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