LAND GRANT Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase land grant. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| allocation | nounn | |||||
noun • a share set aside for a specific purpose • the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan • (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions | ||||||
| allotment | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a share set aside for a specific purpose • the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan | ||||||
| benefaction | nounn | |||||
noun • a contribution of money or assistance • an act intending or showing kindness and good will | ||||||
| concession | nounn | |||||
noun • a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business • the act of conceding or yielding • a point conceded or yielded | ||||||
| donation | nounn | |||||
noun • a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause • act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity | ||||||
| endowment | nounn | |||||
noun • natural abilities or qualities • the capital that provides income for an institution • the act of endowing with a permanent source of income | ||||||
| grant | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978) • any monetary aid • the act of providing a subsidy • United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986) • 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) • (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance • a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business • a right or privilege that has been granted verb • let have • give as judged due or on the basis of merit • be willing to concede • allow to have • bestow, especially officially • give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another • transfer by deed | ||||||
| subsidy | nounn | |||||
noun • a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public | ||||||
| subvention | nounn | |||||
noun • grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution • the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort verb • guarantee financial support of | ||||||
