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patronage

/ˈpætrənɪʤ/

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noun

[noncount] money and support that is given to an artist, organization, etc.

The college relied on the patronage of its wealthy graduates to expand its funds.

They thanked her for her patronage of the new hospital.

chiefly US somewhat formal :support that is given to a business, library, etc., by buying its goods or using its services

The city should do more to encourage patronage of local businesses.

The new library is expected to have heavy patronage. [=many people are expected to use the new library]

often disapproving :the power to give jobs or provide other help to people as a reward for their support

a system of political patronage