subsistence allowance

noun

money given in advance to a new soldier, employee, etc., to buy food, clothing, and pay for other necessities while awaiting a first pay.

money 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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subsistence allowance

—n
1.	an advance paid to an employee before his pay begins
2.	a payment to an employee to reimburse expenses, as while on assignments

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