clientage

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Much of Roman social life revolved around the system of clientage.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

He wrote medical treatises which at the time made him a leader in his profession, secured a rich clientage, and prospered greatly.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 by Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert

On the other hand, you will find at the other extreme of intelligence, among your clientage of readers, those who are completely familiar with books and their uses.

From A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries by Spofford, Ainsworth Rand

He is now in practice in San Francisco, and has a large clientage.

From Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State by Field, Stephen Johnson

And what slavery did at Rome for the very poor, the system of clientage did for those of a somewhat higher rank.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole