bumping
n.— «The contract eliminates a practice known as “bumping,” which allows a senior assistant principal to take an open position in the school even if the principal at that school thinks that he or she is not the best fit.» —“A New Contract for the Leaders of the City’s Schools” WNYC (New York City) Apr. 23, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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