subvention

Definitions of subvention
  1. noun
    the act of providing a subsidy
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    type of:
    répartition
    the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
  2. noun
    a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public
    synonyms: participation, subside
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    type of:
    allocation, participation, soutien, subside
    any monetary aid
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