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| pa·tron·age [ páytrənij, páttrənij ] |
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1. support of patron: the encouragement, financial support, or influence of a patron
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2. power to make appointments: the political power to grant privileges or appoint people to positions
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3. appointments assigned by politician: the appointments or privileges that a politician can give to loyal supporters
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4. regular purchasing from store: the regular purchasing of goods from a store or business
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5. condescending kindness: support or kindness offered in a condescending way
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| [14th century. < French< patron (see patron)] |
