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in the PONS Dictionary

al·low·ance [ə'laʊən(t)s] N

1. allowance (permitted amount):

2. allowance no pl esp Am:

3. allowance (prepare for):

to make allowances for sth
to make allowances for sb

'trav·el al·low·ance N

wid·ow's al·'low·ance N

sub·'sist·ence al·low·ance N esp Brit

'bag·gage al·low·ance N

'tax al·low·ance N

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