— subventionary , adj.
/seuhb ven"sheuhn/ , n.
1. a grant of money, as by a government or some other authority, in aid or support of some institution or undertaking, esp. in connection with science or the arts.
2. the furnishing of aid or relief.
[ 1400-50; late ME subvention- (s. of subventio ) official grant in aid, equiv. to subvent ( us ) (ptp. of subvenire to SUBVENE) + -ion- -ION ]
Syn. 1. See subsidy .