Antonyms for subsidy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suhb-si-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌb sɪ di

Definition of subsidy

Origin : late 14c., from Anglo-French subsidie, from Old French subside "help, aid, contribution," from Latin subsidium "help, aid, assistance, (military) reinforcements," from sub "behind, near" (see sub-) + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary).

noun money given to help another

Example sentences :

The man who is honest in his dealings with his fellowman has a subsidy which money cannot buy.
Extract from : « Dollars and Sense » by Col. Wm. C. Hunter

But they followed their old habits when the year had expired and the subsidy ceased.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by John Foreman

On the 29th the crown debts were alleged as a reason for demanding a subsidy.
Extract from : « The Reign of Mary Tudor » by W. Llewelyn Williams.

Prussia had agreed in the spring to accept an English subsidy.
Extract from : « Lectures on the French Revolution » by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

It is ten years since I had a subsidy, in all which time I have been sparing to trouble you.
Extract from : « Charles I » by Jacob Abbott

In 1567 he was assessed on goods to the value of £4 for the subsidy 3s.
Extract from : « Shakespeare's Family » by Mrs. C. C. Stopes

He contributed to the subsidy in Wilmecote in 1526 and 1546.
Extract from : « Shakespeare's Family » by Mrs. C. C. Stopes

Thomas Shackspeare, of Rowington, was assessed for the subsidy of 1597.
Extract from : « Shakespeare's Family » by Mrs. C. C. Stopes

Subsidy Rolls of several Hundreds in Essex, a paper book, 246/19.
Extract from : « Shakespeare's Family » by Mrs. C. C. Stopes

Had the subsidy been refused, the result would have been the same.
Extract from : « History of the English People, Volume V (of 8) » by John Richard Green

Synonyms for subsidy

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