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Subsidy

ˈsʌbsɪdi

Subsidy definitions
noun
subsidies subsidy
  1. a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low

    "a farm subsidy"

    • a sum of money granted to support an undertaking held to be in the public interest

      "she was anxious about her Arts Council subsidy"

    • a grant or contribution of money

      "the position is generously rewarded and benefits include a mortgage subsidy"

  2. a parliamentary grant to the sovereign for state needs
    • a tax levied on a particular occasion