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
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Other Word Forms of Subvention
Noun
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subvention
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subventionsOrigin of Subvention
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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
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From Middle French subvention, from Late Latin subventio.
From Wiktionary
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French, from Late Latin subventio
From Wiktionary
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