Subvention Definition

səb-vĕnshən
subventions
noun
subventions
The act of subvening.
Webster's New World
Provision of help, aid, or support.
American Heritage
Money granted, as by a government, in support of a study, institution, etc.; subsidy.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To subsidise.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Subvention

Noun

Singular:
subvention
Plural:
subventions

Origin of Subvention

  • Middle English subvencioun a subsidy by the state from Old French subvention monetary assistance from Late Latin subventiō subventiōn- assistance from Latin subventus past participle of subvenīre to come to help sub- beneath, behind sub– venīre to come gwā- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle French subvention, from Late Latin subventio.

    From Wiktionary

  • French, from Late Latin subventio

    From Wiktionary

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