SUBVENTION

[sub.ven.tion] n [ME subvencion, fr. OF & LL; OF subvencion, fr. LL subvention-, subventio assistance, fr. L subvenire to come up, come to the rescue, fr. sub- up + venire to come--more at sub-, come] (15c): the provision of assistance or financial support: as a: endowment b: a subsidy from a government or foundation -- sub.ven.tion.ary adj