■ noun
1》 the amount of something allowed.
↘ Brit. an amount of money that can be earned or received free of tax.
↘ Horse Racing a deduction in the weight that a horse is required to carry in a race.
2》 a sum of money paid regularly to a person to meet needs or expenses.
■ verb archaic give (someone) a regular ~ of money.
Phrases
make ~ ( s ) for
1》 take into consideration.
2》 treat leniently on account of mitigating circumstances.