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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024subsist′ence allow′ance, - Militarymoney given in advance to a new soldier, employee, etc., to buy food, clothing, and pay for other necessities while awaiting a first pay.
- Military, Businessmoney paid a worker in addition to salary to cover expenses that may be incurred in the performance of the job.
- money paid to members of the armed forces in lieu of meals;
an allowance for food.
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