a direct pecuniary aid furnished by a government to a private industrial undertaking, a charity organization, or the like.

a sum paid, often in accordance with a treaty, by one government to another to secure some service in return.

a grant or contribution of money.

money formerly granted by the English Parliament to the crown for special needs.

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aid , alimony , allowance , appropriation , assistance , bequest , bonus , bounty , contribution , endowment , fellowship , financial aid , gift , grant , gratuity , help , honorarium , indemnity , payment , pension , premium , reward , scholarship , subsidization , subvention , support , tribute , backing , money , sponsorship