patronato

Definitions of patronato
  1. noun
    the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
    synonyms: apadrinamiento, apoyo, auspicios, aval, garantía, padrinazgo, patrocinazgo, patrocinio, respaldo
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    type of:
    arrimo
    aiding the cause or policy or interests of
  2. noun
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
    synonyms: consejo
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    types:
    ayuntamiento
    a municipal body that can pass ordinances and appropriate funds etc.
    junta de empresa
    (chiefly Brit) a council representing employer and employees of a plant or business to discuss working conditions etc; also: a committee representing the workers elected to negotiate with management about grievances and wages etc
    soviet, soviético
    an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
    type of:
    unidad administrativa
    a unit with administrative responsibilities
  3. noun
    a committee having supervisory powers
    synonyms: junta
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    types:
    consejo de administración, dirección, directiva, directivo, directorio, junta directiva
    a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution
    type of:
    comisión, comité
    a special group delegated to consider some matter
  4. noun
    a governing board elected or appointed to direct the policies of an educational institution
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