1. The uttermost point to which one can go or attain; hence, the summit of achievement; the highest point or degree; the acme.
2. A prohibition against proceeding further; an insuperable obstacle or limiting condition. [Obs. or R.]
NEPOTAL
Nep"o*tal, a.
Defn: Of or relating to a nephew.
NEPOTIC
Ne*pot"ic, a. Etym: [See nepotism.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to npotism.
The nepotic ambition of the ruling pontiff. Milman.
NEPOTISM
Nep"o*tism, n. Etym: [L. nepus, nepotus, nephew: cf. F. népotisme.
See Nephew.]
Defn: Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim. From nepotism Alexander V. was safe; for he was without kindred or relatives. But there was another perhaps more fatal nepotism, which turned the tide of popularity against him — the nepotism of his order. Milman.
NEPOTIST
Nep"o*tist, n.
Defn: One who practices nepotism.