Patron saint - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A patron saint is a saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person. Patron saints, because they have already transcended to the...
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Patronage - Definition of Patronage at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Patronage. Word of the Day and Crossword Puzzles. ... Use patronage in a Sentence...
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1. support of patron: the encouragement, financial support, or influence of a patron; ... 2. power to make appointments: the political power to grant privileges or appoint people to positions; ... Search for "patronage" in all of MSN Encarta...
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Definition of patronage in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of patronage. Pronunciation of patronage. Translations of patronage. patronage synonyms, patronage antonyms. Information about patronage in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... patronage - the act of providing approval and support;
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patronage: Definition and Pronunciation ... condescension: an air of patronage toward his business subordinates.; 7. the position, encouragement, influence, or support of a patron, as toward an artist, institution, etc. 8. the right of presentation to an ecclesiastical benefice;
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patronage n. The support or encouragement of a patron, as for an institution or cause. Support or encouragement proffered in a condescending manner: ... Support or encouragement proffered in a condescending manner: Our little establishment has finally been deemed worthy of the bank's patronage.
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PATRONAGE: Review the definition, meaning, pronunciation, explanation, synonyms, and antonyms of the term PATRONAGE in the Online Dictionary. What is a 9 letter word that starts with P? ... [n] the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; "even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
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Definition of patronage in the Online Dictionary. Multiple meanings, detailed information and synonyms for patronage. ... as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author. [1913 Webster] 2. Business custom. [Commercial Cant] [1913 Webster] 3. Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 4.
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By the right of patronage (ius patronatus) is understood a determinate sum of rights and obligations entailed upon a definite person, the patron, especially in connexion with the assignment and administration of a benefice;
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