maintenance allowance
nounUK /ˈmeɪntənəns əˈlaʊəns/
US /ˈmeɪntənəns əˈlaʊəns/
Money that someone pays regularly to help support a person, like a child or a former spouse.
He pays a monthly maintenance allowance to help raise his daughter.
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2. A regular sum paid to keep a building, machine, or property in good condition.
The landlord set aside a maintenance allowance for repairing the roof.
3. A fixed amount given to an employee to cover the cost of keeping equipment or tools in working order.
The company offers a maintenance allowance for the technician's van.
4. A regular payment made to a person who is unable to work, to help with living costs.
The charity provides a small maintenance allowance to families in need.