Sub*ven"tion (?), n. [F., fr. LL. subventio, fr. L. subvenire to come up to one's assistance, to assist. See Souvenir, and cf. Subvene.]
1.
The act of coming under.
"The
subvention of a cloud."
Stackhouse.
2.
The act of relieving, as of a burden; support; aid; assistance; help.
3.
A government aid or bounty.
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Sub*ven"tion, v. t.
To subventionize.
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