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subvention

noun sub·ven·tion \səb-ˈven(t)-shən\

: an amount of money that is given to a person or group by a government or organization

Full Definition of SUBVENTION

: the provision of assistance or financial support: as

a : endowment

b : a subsidy from a government or foundation

— sub·ven·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective

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Origin of SUBVENTION

Middle English subvencion, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French subvenciȯn, from Late Latin subvention-, subventio assistance, from Latin subvenire to come up, come to the rescue, from sub- up + venire to come — more at sub-, come

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to SUBVENTION

Synonyms: allocation, allotment, annuity, entitlement, grant, subsidy, appropriation

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

Rhymes with SUBVENTION

dimension, high-tension, Vincentian

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