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patronage
ˈpætrənɪdʒ
noun
patronat
Also
mecenat(m)opieka(f)
Definition
The support, encouragement, or financial aid that an organization or individual gives to another, or the power to control appointments to office.
Examples
The arts festival relies heavily on corporate patronage.
Festiwal sztuki w dużej mierze opiera się na patronacie korporacyjnym.
He gained the position through political patronage.
Zdobył to stanowisko dzięki politycznemu patronatowi.
Synonyms
Collocations
political patronageroyal patronagecorporate patronage
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