patronage

Prince Andrew lost his royal patronages and military titles over the court case brought against him by Ms Giuffre, but he has retained the title of Duke of York.

Charity patronages are falling off her like autumn leaves, with seven charities no longer wanting to be associated with her as their patron or ambassador.

It was a patronage squabble that still erupted into gunfire, showing how normalized armed violence was in settling disputes.

Businesses in downtown Los Angeles need the support and patronage of locals in these tough times, Central City Assn.

In Westminster a lot of power is derived from patronage, as well as feelings of loyalty to a party, plus occasional warnings, threats and arm-twisting.