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allowance

nounmasculine/ɐˈbonu/medium

a·bo·no

Definition

A subsidy or monetary aid granted by the State or another entity; periodic payment for a service (e.g., transport); advance payment of money.
The family allowance is an important support for families with children.
I bought the monthly transport pass.
Common collocations
family allowancetransport passallowance applicationallowance amount

Etymology

Do latim 'abonare' ('garantir').

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