allowance (əˈlaʊəns
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Definitions
noun
- an amount of something, esp money or food, given or allotted usually at regular intervals
- a discount, as in consideration for something given in part exchange or to increase business; rebate
- (in Britain) an amount of a person's income that is not subject to a particular tax and is therefore deducted before his or her liability to taxation is assessed
- a portion set aside to compensate for something or to cover special expenses
- British education a salary supplement given to a teacher who is appointed to undertake extra duties and responsibilities
- admission; concession
- the act of allowing; sanction; toleration
- something allowed
- See make allowances
verb
- (tr) to supply (something) in limited amounts
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He'll pay my fare and run to a small allowance while I'm there.
, The Black Opal (1993)At Brukman, for instance, the means of production weren't seized On Dec. 18, the workers decided it was time to demand a travel allowance.
Globe and Mail (2003)Single men of all ranks stationed in Germany receive up to £9.50 a day overseas living allowance.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2003)I shall pay her airfare and £50 spending allowance , but not to go away with James.
, HOME TRUTHS: Life Around My Father (2002)