patronage (ˈpætrənɪdʒ
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Definitions
noun
- the support given or custom brought by a patron or patroness
- the position of a patron
- (in politics)
- the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc
- the favours so distributed
- a condescending manner
- any kindness done in a condescending way
- Christianity the right to present a clergyman to a benefice
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The patronage of Peel and the music press is a tried and tested route to success used by all the best bands like Joy Division and the Fall.
, MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003)Besides, Deve Gowda can always dispense patronage , something Hegde cannot.
India Today (1996)Robert A. Mazurek (One sprinkled with patronage , we assume) 2 file Photos 1. HOMER SIMPSON In Jean's genes 2. DR.
Ottawa Sun (2003)McConnell made many enemies during his ruthless days as general secretary and used his powers of patronage to the full.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)Further sharp increases in ticket prices next season would tend to restrict patronage even more rigorously to the richest of New Yorkers.
, A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since 1945 (2003)