Allowances

"Allowances" for emissions would be distributed to covered businesses – power, oil, gas, heavy industry, manufacturing, etc.

Climate Reality Bites 2008

These were gala days for the slaves of the outlying farms, and there was much rivalry among them as to who should be elected to go up to the Great House farm for the "Allowances," and indeed to attend to any other business at this great place, to them the capital of a little nation.

Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, Written by Himself. His Early Life as a Slave, His Escape from Bondage, and His Complete History to the Present Time, Including His Connection with the Anti-slavery Movement; His Labors in Great Britain as Well as in His Own Country; His Experience in the Conduct of an Influential Newspaper; His Connection with the Underground Railroad; His Relations with John Brown and the Harper's Ferry Raid; His Recruiting the 54th and 55th Mass. Colored Regiments; His Interviews with Presidents Lincoln and Johnson; His Appointment by Gen. Grant to Accompany the Santo Domingo Commission--Also to a Seat in the Council of the District of Columbia; His Appointment as United States Marshal by President R. B. Hayes; Also His Appointment to Be Recorder of Deeds in Washington by President J. A. Garfield; with Many Other Interesting and Important Events of His Most Eventful Life; With an Introduction by Mr. George L. Ruffin, of Boston 1892

In fact until 2004 or so Expenses were called Allowances, and the Fees Office encouraged MPs to claim as near to the maximum as possible.

I don't begrudge John Bercow making his accomodation child friendly but ... Norfolk Blogger 2009

Allowances are made for sex they characterize as "unitive."

Michele Somerville: Homophobia in the Church: What Catholics Are Doing About It, and What Still Needs to Be Done Michele Somerville 2010

Generous Allowances While other downtown landlords offered incentives to attract tenants, Arup principal Leo Argiris said the Goldman allowances were the most generous.

Goldman Treads Water in Real Estate Craig Karmin 2011

Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA for vitamins and minerals, which are set by the independent Institute of Medicine, differ by an individual's age and gender.

Multivitamins: So Many Types, So Many Labels Melinda Beck 2011

Allowances are made for sex they characterize as "unitive."

Michele Somerville: Homophobia in the Church: What Catholics Are Doing About It, and What Still Needs to Be Done Michele Somerville 2010

Allowances are made for sex they characterize as "unitive."

Michele Somerville: Homophobia in the Church: What Catholics Are Doing About It, and What Still Needs to Be Done Michele Somerville 2010

This story is political and has been leaked by the Official Side of the PNB as a decision has to be made on the 9th regarding On Call Allowances.

The Truth Behind The £100 Phonecalls « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010

Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA for vitamins and minerals, which are set by the independent Institute of Medicine, differ by an individual's age and gender.

Multivitamins: So Many Types, So Many Labels Melinda Beck 2011