<span><span>a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.<span>"a farm subsidy"</span></span><span><span><span /><span /></span></span></span><span><span>2.</span><span>historical<span>a parliamentary grant to the sovereign for state needs. These both are examples of your question</span></span></span>