subsidy

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public

   a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence

2. 2
   noun

   Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.

   Manufacturing firms are supported by government subsidies in some countries.

3. 3
   noun

   Money granted by parliament to the British Crown.

Etymology

From Middle English subsidy, subsidie, from Anglo-Norman subsidee, subsidie, from Old French subside, from Latin subsidium (support, assistance), from subsido from sub- (“below”) + sīdō (“sit”).