1. To be nominated for a political position based on perceived popularity rather than expertise.
2. Appointing or promoting an unqualified person to a job or position as a result of political influence.
2. Appointing or promoting an unqualified person to a job or position as a result of political influence.
Definition 1:
Jane: I just palinated Chuck for president of the Parent Teacher Association! He's just soooo cute!
Dick: She's on the ballot for condo association treasurer? Who palinated her for that?
Definition 2:
Member of Nonprofit Board of Directors: We had to palinate Joey to CFO to keep his father from firing the whole board.
Vinny Cerrato: We palinated Jim Zorn to head coach to keep Snyder happy...
Jane: I just palinated Chuck for president of the Parent Teacher Association! He's just soooo cute!
Dick: She's on the ballot for condo association treasurer? Who palinated her for that?
Definition 2:
Member of Nonprofit Board of Directors: We had to palinate Joey to CFO to keep his father from firing the whole board.
Vinny Cerrato: We palinated Jim Zorn to head coach to keep Snyder happy...
by gfsdave September 05, 2008
The process of being nominated for, or appointed to, a position of responsibility based on perceived popularity with no regard for competence.
Example 1: Sarah Palin.
Example 2: Dan Quayle.
Example 3(Daily usage): Jon was palinated to VP of Marketing because he was sleeping with the CFO.
Example 2: Dan Quayle.
Example 3(Daily usage): Jon was palinated to VP of Marketing because he was sleeping with the CFO.
by gfsdave October 12, 2008