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(1):

(n.) An officious or unlawful intermeddling in a cause depending between others, by assisting either party with money or means to carry it on. See Champerty.

(2):

(n.) That which maintains or supports; means of sustenance; supply of necessaries and conveniences.

(3):

(n.) The act of maintaining; sustenance; support; defense; vindication.