sponsorship

as in patronage
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses

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patronage
Noun
  • For years, Daley’s powerful Democratic Party machine ruled Chicago through patronage.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
  • Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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“Sponsorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorship. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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