allowance
//əˈlaʊəns//
Noun
allowanceSingular
allowancesPlural
1
A sum of money paid regularly to a person, typically to meet specified needs or expenses.
She receives a monthly allowance from her parents to cover living expenses.
2
The amount of something that is permitted, especially within a set of regulations or for a specified purpose.
The baggage allowance for this flight is 23 kilograms per person.
3
A reduction in price or a deduction from a bill, typically for special circumstances.
The store gave us an allowance on the damaged goods.
4
Tolerance or acceptance of something; making allowances for circumstances.
We should make allowance for his lack of experience.