time allowance
nounUK /ˈtaɪm əˈlaʊəns/
US /ˈtaɪm əˈlaʊəns/
The amount of time you are given to do something.
The teacher gave us a ten-minute time allowance to finish the quiz.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set period allowed for a break or rest during work.
Workers get a short time allowance for lunch.
3. Extra time given to someone who is late or slow.
The coach made a time allowance for the players stuck in traffic.
4. A planned amount of time set aside for a task in a schedule.
The project plan includes a time allowance for testing.