subvention

[ suhb-ven-shuhn ]

noun

1. a grant of money, as by a government or some other authority, in aid or support of some institution or undertaking, especially in connection with science or the arts.
2. the furnishing of aid or relief.

subvention

/ səbˈvɛnʃən /

noun

1. a grant, aid, or subsidy, as from a government to an educational institution
2. the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort
3. sport a fee paid indirectly to a supposedly amateur athlete for appearing at a meeting

Derived Forms

• subˈventionary, adjective

Other Words From

• sub·vention·ary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subvention¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Late Latin subventiōn- (stem of subventiō ) “official grant in aid,” equivalent to subvent(us) (past participle of subvenīre “to arrive as support, relieve,” ( subvene ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of subvention¹

C15: from Late Latin subventiō assistance, from Latin subvenīre to subvene

Synonym Study

See subsidy.

Example Sentences

It focuses on the subvention - the shortfall between what is raised in taxes in Northern Ireland and the amount spent on public services.

From BBC

It has recommended that a diversification of the client base, with less emphasis on "curating" a series of established relationships, which encourages the culture of repeat subvention.

From BBC

Another issue is the subvention - essentially the gap between the sum of money Northern Ireland contributes to the UK Treasury and the amount of public spending in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

Government subvention had fended off the ravages of capitalism in one important way: it had provided steady employment.

From The New Yorker

However, given what is known about Russian meddling in other nations’ domestic politics, it would be reassuring to know that AfD receives no Russian subventions.

From Washington Post