subvention

Meanings

Noun

  • A subsidy; provision of financial or other support.
  • The act of coming under.
  • The act of relieving, as of a burden; support; aid; assistance; help.

Verb

Origin

  • From Middle French subvention, from Late Latin subventio, from Latin subvenio.

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