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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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