Associations to the word «Subvention»

Wiktionary

SUBVENTION, noun. A subsidy; provision of financial or other support.

SUBVENTION, noun. The act of coming under.

SUBVENTION, noun. The act of relieving, as of a burden; support; aid; assistance; help.

SUBVENTION, verb. To subsidise.

SUBVENTION, noun. Grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution.

SUBVENTION, noun. The act or process of providing aid or help of any sort.

SUBVENTION, verb. Guarantee financial support of; "The opera tour was subvented by a bank".

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