(səb·ven′shən)noun 1. The act of subvening; giving of succor; aid. 2. That which aids, especially a grant, as of money; subsidy. See synonyms under SUBSIDY.[<OF subvencion <LL subventio, -onis <L subyenire. See SUBVENE.] —sub·ven′tion·ar′y (-er′ē) adjective
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