transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpa-trə-nij, ˈpā- ]
noun
Date: 14th century
1. : advowson
2. : the support or influence of a patron
3. : kindness done with an air of superiority
4. : business or activity provided by patrons
the new branch library is expected to have a heavy patronage
5.
a. : the power to make appointments to government jobs especially for political advantage
b. : the distribution of jobs on the basis of patronage
c. : jobs distributed by patronage