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Patronization

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pa·tron·ize  (ptr-nz, ptr-)
tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es
1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor.
2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.
3. To treat in a condescending manner.
patron·i·zation (-tr-n-zshn) n.
patron·izing·ly adv.
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