subsidy
noun
sub·si·dy
ˈsəb-sə-dē 
-zə-
plural subsidies
: a grant or gift of money: such as
a
: a sum of money formerly granted by the British Parliament to the crown and raised by special taxation
b
: money granted by one state to another
c
: a grant by a government to a private person or company to assist an enterprise deemed advantageous to the public
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The city is increasing subsidies for public transit.
government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
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In 2021, Democrats eliminated the previous income cap and increased the subsidy amount.
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Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
China in August had filed a complaint under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism against EU’s subsidy duties on EVs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
In 2021, Democrats eliminated the previous income cap and increased the subsidy amount.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The subsidies contributed to lower premiums and deductibles, enabling more people to afford health insurance.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsidy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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subsidy
noun
sub·si·dy
ˈsəb-səd-ē
-zəd-
plural subsidies
: a grant or gift especially of money
especially
: a grant by a government to a private person or company or to another government to assist an undertaking thought helpful to the public
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