n. [ F. patronage. Cf. LL. patronaticum, and L. patronatus. ] 1. Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. The right of nomination to political office; also, the offices, contracts, honors, etc., which a public officer may bestow by favor. [ 1913 Webster ]
5. (Eng. Law) The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
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