sponsorship

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The state or practice of being a sponsor.

   I find that for me, my sponsorship of a child via a charitable NGO provides a sense of great satisfaction.

2. 2
   noun

   The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.

   The company provided sponsorship to the research team.

3. 3
   noun

   the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)

Etymology

From sponsor + -ship.