ETYM French, from Late Lat. subventio, from Latin subvenire to come up to one's assistance, to assist. Related to Souvenir, Subvene.
1. Grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution.
2. The act or process of providing aid or help of any sort.
3. Granting of money in aid.
4. Subsidy.
Beihilfe; Unterstützung an private Unternehmer durch den Staat.