subvent

English

Etymology

See subvention.

Verb

subvent (third-person singular simple present subvents, present participle subventing, simple past and past participle subvented)

1. (Hong Kong, transitive) To subsidize.
   • The Duty Lawyer Service is subvented by the HKSAR government, but independently administered by the legal profession of Hong Kong.

     2008, Department of Justice - Legal System of Hong Kong.[1]

Related terms

• subvention