Sponsorship

Noun

 * 1)  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.
 * 1)   The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.
 * The company provided sponsorship to the research team.
 * The university awarded five sponsorships to the the five most qualified applicants.

Derived terms

 * sponsorship-linked marketing

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