Word Meaning

patronage definition and meaning

n. Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author.
n. Business custom.
n. Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
n. The right of nomination to political office; also, the offices, contracts, honors, etc., which a public officer may bestow by favor.
n. The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
v. t. To act as a patron of; to maintain; to defend.

Crossword clues for patronage

- Business
- Clientele
- Custom
- Guardianship
- Support of benefactor