sub´si|di|za´tion

sub´si|di|za´tion
sub|si|dize «SUHB suh dyz», transitive verb, -dized, -diz|ing.
1. to aid or assist with a grant of money or by guaranteeing a market: »

The government subsidizes airlines that carry mail. Many universities subsidize research and publications.

2. to buy the aid or assistance of with a grant of money.
3. = bribe. (Cf.bribe)
[< subsid(y) + -ize]
sub´si|di|za´tion, noun.

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