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The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
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His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives.
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Customers collectively; clientele; business.
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The restaurant had an upper-class patronage.
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A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
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Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
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Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
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The right of nomination to political office.
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The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.