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subsistence allowance

sub·sis·tence al·low·ance (plural sub·sis·tence al·low·anc·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. money covering special expenses: a sum of money given to an employee to cover special expenses incurred in the performance of his or her work

2. advance on somebody's first wage: an advance paid to a new employee or soldier to help to meet living costs until wages begin to be paid

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