burrowing
n.— «The panel also recommended a proposal aimed at curbing the practice known as “burrowing” in which political appointees nearing the end of a gubernatorial administration take a protected Merit System job.» —“Merit System panel approves final recommendations” by Joe Biesk Herald-Leader (Ky.) Nov. 16, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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