Category:Subvention

Sub*ven"tion, n. Etym: [f., fr. Ll. subventio, fr. L. subvenire to Come up to one's assistance, to assist. See souvenir, and cf. Subvene.]

1. The act of coming under. "the subvention of a cloud." Stackhouse.

2. The act of relieving, as of a burden; support; aid; assistance; Help.

3. A government aid or bounty.

Subvention Sub*ven"tion, v. t.

Defn: to subventionize.