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patronage
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[ noun ] the act of providing approval and support
Synonyms Examples "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives" Used in print (W. E. B. DuBois, Worlds of Color....)Good wages , patronage and subscription of various kinds stopped open protest from Negroes . |
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[ noun ] (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
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[ noun ] a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
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[ verb ] support by being a patron of
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