Definitions

1. noun

a sum of money given to someone for specific purposes, such as a child’s pocket money

“The parents gave their child a weekly allowance to buy snacks at school.”

2. noun

permission or authorization to do something

“The government granted a special allowance for the new business to operate.”

3. noun

a reduction in the amount of something, such as a reduction in a fine or a penalty

“The judge granted the defendant an allowance on his fine due to mitigating circumstances.”

4. verb

to give permission or authorization to do something

“The teacher allowed the students to work on their project during class.”

5. verb

to reduce the amount of something, such as reducing a fine or penalty

“The judge allowed the defendant a reduction in his fine.”