n. 25B6; noun
art patronage : SPONSORSHIP, backing, funding, financing, promotion, assistance, support.
political patronage : POWER OF APPOINTMENT, favouritism, nepotism, preferential treatment.
a slight note of patronage : CONDESCENSION, patronizing, patronization, disdain, disrespect, scorn, contempt.
thank you for your patronage : CUSTOM, trade, business.