The meaning of potronage is the support or influence of a patron
the patronage of science by universities
3 : kindness done with an air of superiority
The prince deigned to bestow his patronage on the composer.
4 : business or activity provided by patrons
the new branch library is expected to have a heavy patronage
5a : the power to make appointments to government jobs especially for political advantage
oust his enemies from office and use the patronage to support his policies
—H. K. Beale
b : the distribution of jobs on the basis of patronage
The governor filled the vacated positions through patronage.
c : jobs distributed by patronage
