Sub-vĕn'tion, n.
[Fr. subvention, Sp. subvencion, It. sovvenzione, Pr. & L. Lat. subventio, from Lat. subvenire, to come up to one's assistance, to assist, from prefix sub, under, and venire, to come.]
Sense 1. The act of coming under.
Sense 2. The act of coming to relief; support; aid; assistance; help. [Rare.] Spenser.
Sense 3. A government aid or bounty.