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Plural for support, typically financial, given by a patron or customer
“Poor patronage for the art had forced the artistes to take up alternative employment for a living.”
Plural for business activity, especially as measured by the number of customers or sales
“Instead, patronage increased only at a rate of between 2 and 4 percent annually.”
Plural for the regular clientele attracted by a business
“The desire for loyal patronage is almost universal. Every business seeks to build up goodwill that will bring each customer back repeatedly.”
Plural for the state of being protected, especially by someone or something serving as a guardian
“It was under the patronage of a respectable body of stewards and the management of a committee.”
Plural for the governance or management of a state, organization, or people
“The anti-corruption institutions, because they are often doled out as part of the government's patronage, have turned into bodies for managing a few extreme cases.”
Plural for a patronizing or condescending manner
“Without a hint of patronage or condescension, he shows how both characters are victims of circumstance.”
Plural for the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges
“The film highlights the immense power and patronage of the church.”
Plural for money or gifts given generously
Plural for a kind or helpful deed
Plural for a body of supporters or admirers
Plural for the act of supporting or giving authorization to someone or something
Plural for unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities
Plural for a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade
Plural for political practice exchanging favors for personal gain
Plural for the act of furthering or helping forward
Plural for the people who ride a form of transportation
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