PATRONAGE Definition & Meaning

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patronage

[ pey-truh-nij, pa‑ ]

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noun

the financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests.
Synonyms: , ,
patrons collectively; clientele.
the control of or power to make appointments to government jobs or the power to grant other political favors.
offices, jobs, or other favors so controlled.
the distribution of jobs and favors on a political basis, as to those who have supported one's party or political campaign.
a condescending manner or attitude in granting favors, in dealing with people, etc.; condescension:
an air of patronage toward his business subordinates.
the position, encouragement, influence, or support of a patron, as toward an artist, institution, etc.
the right of presentation to an ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.

patronage

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noun

1. the support given or custom brought by a patron or patroness
2. the position of a patron
in politics
1. the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc
2. the favours so distributed
1. a condescending manner
2. any kindness done in a condescending way
Christianity the right to present a clergyman to a benefice

patronage

The power of a government official or leader to make appointments and offer favors. Once in office, a politician can use patronage to build a loyal following. Though practiced at all levels of government, patronage is most often associated with the machine politics of big cities. ( See spoils system .)

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of patronage¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French; patron, -age

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Under Nazi patronage, German corporations offered generous, bloody tribute, and were well compensated.

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William's new patronage builds on the Duchy's rural mental health strategy, which launched in 2023 and aims to make the Duchy the leading provider of mental health support to all its tenants.

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The museum was built in 1977 under the patronage of Pahlavi, the exiled widow of the last Shah of Iran who was overthrown during the revolution.

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Armstrong’s sentiment was echoed by many supporters, who urged potential Target customers to turn their patronage to companies that have expressed support for diversity and inclusion, such as Costco.

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Those who make it to the top and achieve high rank are those who, advertently or inadvertently, acquire patronage from superiors who prize their obedience.

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