patronage
Example Sentences
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As her husband oversaw the country’s economic collapse, Flores’s family patronage system flourished.
Some argued that it only stayed afloat because of official patronage, which fell away after Mugabe's ousting.
From BBC
The new lineup would likely reflect his priorities, including military modernization and tightening supervision of an officer corps long riven with patronage networks.
Early samurai patronage of theater, painting and tea ceremonies, as well as their religious support of Buddhism, Shinto and even Christianity, are all on display.
While Elizabeth compelled Andrew to step back from royal duties and took away his royal patronages and military honors, Charles went further.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
