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subvention
sub·ven·tion
[
səb vénshən
]
(
plural
sub·ven·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
grant or subsidy:
a sum of money given by an official body such as a government, especially to an institution of learning, study, or research
2.
aid or support:
the giving of help or support, especially financial
[
15th century. Via French< late Latin
subvention-
< Latin
subvenire
"come to somebody's help" <
venire
"come"
]
sub·ven·tion·ar·y
adjective
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sub·ven·tion·ar·y adjective
