The right of nomination to political office.
The act or state of being a customer of some business.
Customers collectively; clientele; business.
A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
To support by being a patron of.
To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize
The office of a protector or regent; protectorate.