8A Family business

nepotism

favoring one's own family unfairly, especially by giving them jobs or advantages in a position of power

hold on to

to keep something or someone close and not let go

bestow

to grant an honor, gift, or right to someone

preserve the legacy

to protect and maintain the history or traditions that have been passed down

venture

to risk losing something valuable or important if you are not successful at something

venturing out (on their own)

often used to describe individuals starting their own businesses or careers

cut it

to meet expectations or perform well enough in a situation

entrusted with

given responsibility for something important or valuable

successor

a person who follows another in a position, title, or role, often in terms of inheriting responsibilities or continuing a legacy

meritocratic

relating to a system where advancement or success is based on individual merit and ability rather than social status, wealth, or connections

empowerment

the process of enabling individuals or groups to have the authority, power, and autonomy to make decisions, take action, and achieve their goals

feud

an argument that has existed for a long time between two people or groups, causing a lot of anger and sometimes violence

disregard for

lack of consideration or respect for something

follow in someone's footsteps

to continue a tradition or occupation that another person has previously done

by osmosis

absorbing knowledge or skills effortlessly