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The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
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Customers collectively; clientele; business.
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The act or state of being a customer of some business.
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A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
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(politics) 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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(UK, law) The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
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Patronising speech or behaviour.