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    sub·si·dy
    /ˈsəbsədē/

    noun

    • 1. a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive: "a farm subsidy"
    • 2. a parliamentary grant to the sovereign for state needs. historical

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › subsidySubsidy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SUBSIDY is a grant or gift of money. How to use subsidy in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUBSIDY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen: The company received a substantial government subsidy. The government is planning to abolish subsidies to farmers. More examplesFewer examples. state subsidies. The steel industry was at the time coddled by trade protection and massive subsidies.

  4. www.investopedia.com › terms › sSubsidies: Definition, How They Work, Pros and Cons - ...

    Feb 28, 2024 · A subsidy is a direct or indirect payment to individuals or firms, usually in the form of a cash payment from the government or a targeted tax cut. In economic theory, subsidies...

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUBSIDY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen: The company received a substantial government subsidy. The government is planning to abolish subsidies to farmers. More examplesFewer examples. state subsidies. The steel industry was at the time coddled by trade protection and massive subsidies.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › subsidySUBSIDY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a direct pecuniary aid furnished by a government to a private industrial undertaking, a charity organization, or the like. a sum paid, often in accordance with a treaty, by one government to another to secure some service in return. a grant or contribution of money.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUBSIDY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A subsidy is money that is paid by a government or other authority in order to help an industry or business, or to pay for a public service. European farmers are planning a massive demonstration against farm subsidy cuts. They've also slashed state subsidies to utilities and transportation.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SubsidySubsidy - Wikipedia

    A subsidy or government incentive is a type of government expenditure for individuals and households, as well as businesses with the aim of stabilizing the economy. It ensures that individuals and households are viable by having access to essential goods and services while giving businesses the opportunity to stay afloat and/or competitive.