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subvention

noun

səb-ˈven(t)-shən

Definition of subvention

as in subsidy

a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action the committee receives an annual subvention from the foundation to run the museum

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Recent Examples of subvention External factors like the ban on subvention schemes and poor market sentiments impacted housing sales in both cities, but MMR performed relatively better. — Anuj Puri, Quartz India, 19 Dec. 2019 When paternal subventions were not forthcoming, Neruda hit on the idea of securing a diplomatic post abroad through Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 2 July 2018 Without subventions from Washington, Tesla’s market capitalization never would have even briefly exceeded GM’s. — George Will, National Review, 11 Oct. 2017 It’s needed, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West contends, to shore up vital health care services threatened by reductions in federal subventions and the state budget’s own deficits. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026

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Health policy experts said the drop-off is the clearest sign yet that the lapse of federal subsidies for ACA premiums is making insurance too expensive for many Americans, leading many households to drop their coverage.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Unlike their American counterparts, Chinese firms often benefit from subsidies, tax incentives, access to launch facilities, and investments from provincial governments.

— Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of subsidy

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Last month, the garden celebrated its 30th anniversary and received a sizable grant from City Council member Eunisses Hernandez’s first-district office.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Adults juggling classes and full-time jobs or family responsibilities may need to rely more heavily on grants, employer tuition assistance and private student loans from lenders who accept part-time students.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 1 July 2026

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When the ship makes its maiden voyage in 2027, a certain allotment of cargo space will be reserved for DHL.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 25 June 2026
Hoylman-Sigal also said that this allotment fund is aimed to inspire matching donations from private donors, with some $12 million already raised, according to the Times.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 23 June 2026

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