6 дней назад · the power of a person to give someone an important job or position: Patronage is a potent force if used politically.

1. advowson 2. the support or influence of a patron the patronage of science by universities 3. kindness done with an air of superiority.

patronage · noun. the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers · noun. customers collectively · verb. be a regular customer or client of.

patronage in American English · 1. a. the function or status of a patron. b. support, encouragement, sponsorship, etc. given by a patron · 2. goodwill, favor, ...

the system by which an important person gives help or a job to somebody in return for their support (especially North American English)

Patronage definition: the financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests.

PATRONAGE meaning: 1 : money and support that is given to an artist, organization, etc.; 2 : support that is given to a business, library, etc., ...

the system by which an important person gives help or a job to someone in return for their support. the support that a person gives a store, restaurant, etc. ...

as in sponsorship. the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking a symphony orchestra that had long relied upon the patronage of the city's ...

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun patronage, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...