Definition of "allowance" []

• The act of allowing. (noun)
• An amount that is allowed or granted: consumed my weekly allowance of two eggs. (noun)
• Something, such as money, given at regular intervals or for a specific purpose: a travel allowance that covers hotel bills. (noun)
• A price reduction, especially one granted in exchange for used merchandise: The dealer gave us an allowance on our old car. (noun)
• A consideration for possibilities or modifying circumstances: an allowance for breakage; made allowances for rush-hour traffic in estimating travel time. (noun)

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• "II. i.49 (398,4) Of very expert and approv'd allowance] I read, _Very expert, and of approv'd allowance_."
• "I volunteer for every shift available, the allowance is better than nothing."
• "The allowance is part of a Medicaid waiver program designed to help the severely disabled live independently."