PATRONATE


Meaning of PATRONATE in English

ˈpā.trənə̇t, ˈpa.-, -əˌnāt noun

( -s )

Etymology: Late Latin patronatus, from patronus patron + -atus -ate — more at patron

: the right, duty, position, jurisdiction, or possession of a patron : patronage

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