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patronage

noun
  1. the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
    “even before noon there was a considerable patronage”
    trade
  2. granting favors, giving contracts, or making appointments to office in return for political support
    “The party was in trouble for its patronage of the environment lobby.”
  3. the act of providing approval and support
    backingbackupchampionship
  4. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
    condescensiondisdain
  5. customers collectively
    business
verb
  1. be a regular customer or client of
    support
  2. support by being a patron of