patronage

Meaning (English)

support given by a powerful person, often in exchange for loyalty

Meaning (मराठी)

आश्रय, वरदहस्त

Used in a sentence

Appointments made through political patronage weaken the service.

राजकीय वरदहस्तातून झालेल्या नियुक्त्या सेवा दुर्बळ करतात.

Synonyms

sponsorship, backing, favouritism

Antonyms

neglect, opposition