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patronage 1. in politics a. the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc. b. the favours so distributed 2. Christianity the right to present a clergyman to a benefice Patronage See also Philanthropy. Alidoro fairy godfather to Italian Cinderella. [Ital. Opera: Rossini, Cinderella, Westerman, 120–121] supports Bias in return for political favors. [Fr. Lit.: Gil Blas] inspired men through wine; considered a patron of the arts. [Gk. Myth.: NCE, 767] maternal fairy abets Cinderella in ball preparations. [Fr. Fairy Tale: “Cinderella”] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He advocated streamlining the bureaucracy and rooting out wasteful jobs and commission positions typically filled through political patronage. Spitzer has made it clear that he intends to bring in professionals to run his administration, thus eliminating political patronage in appointed positions. The manufacturer realized that suppliers' ability to meet their contracts could be impacted by social and political factors like civil unrest, changing demands for political patronage and a tightening macroeconomic policy environment. |
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