allowance

Definitions

A sum of money paid regularly to a person, typically for meeting specific needs or expenses.

The amount of something that is permitted, especially within a set of regulations or for a specific purpose.

A reduction in price or value, often granted in consideration of a defect or as a discount.

Examples

My parents give me a small weekly allowance for doing chores around the house.

The airline has a strict baggage allowance for all international flights.

Synonyms

allotment stipend grant permission sanction concession ration

Antonyms

prohibition ban restriction denial refusal veto disallowance