sponsorship

as in patronage
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses

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patronage
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  • The line between patronage and participation is starting to blur, and crypto gives that sentiment a technical foundation.
    Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • As monarch, King Charles is the head of the Armed Forces, with his eldest son William and his wife Kate holding several honorary roles and patronages related to the military.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
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“Sponsorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorship. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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