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state subsidy

[/steɪt ˈsʌbsɪdi/]
nounpl: state subsidies
subsídio estatal
1. Financial assistance or support provided by the government to individuals, organizations, or industries to promote economic activity or reduce costs
The government approved a state subsidy for farmers affected by the drought.
O governo aprovou um subsídio estatal para agricultores afetados pela seca.
2. A grant or contribution of public funds to support a particular sector or activity deemed to be in the public interest
State subsidies for renewable energy help reduce carbon emissions.
Os subsídios estatais para energia renovável ajudam a reduzir as emissões de carbono.
Synonyms
government subsidystate aidpublic fundinggovernment grantfinancial assistance
Antonyms
taxfeecharge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
subsídio estatal
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
subsídio governamental
Alternative formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
subsídio estatal
Standard term, also used in EU policy discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

to receive state subsidies
subsidize through state subsidies
eliminate state subsidies
depend on state subsidies
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