Clues for the word "PATRONAGE"

We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 20 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on September 16, 2025.

Definition of patronage

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.