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subvention |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Subvention \Sub*ven"tion\, n. [F., fr LL subventio, fr L. subvenire to come up to one's assistance, to assist. See {Souvenir}, and cf {Subvene}.] 1. The act of coming under ``The subvention of a cloud.'' --Stackhouse. 2. The act of relieving, as of a burden; support; aid; assistance; help. 3. A government aid or bounty. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Subvention \Sub*ven"tion\, v. t. To subventionize. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: subvention n 1: grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution 2: the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort
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