The approving of an action, especially when done by one in authority

• ok

  1. Satisfactory or agreeable; acceptable:
  2. Correct:
  3. Barely satisfactory; mediocre:

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  1. Satisfactory or agreeable; acceptable:
  2. Correct:
  3. Barely satisfactory; mediocre:

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• sanction

  1. Authoritative permission or approval that makes a course of action valid.
  2. Support or encouragement, as from public opinion or established custom.
  3. A consideration, influence, or principle that dictates an ethical choice.

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  1. Authoritative permission or approval that makes a course of action valid.
  2. Support or encouragement, as from public opinion or established custom.
  3. A consideration, influence, or principle that dictates an ethical choice.

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• permit

  1. To allow the doing of (something); consent to:
  2. To grant consent or leave to (someone); authorize:
  3. To afford opportunity or possibility for:

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  1. To allow the doing of (something); consent to:
  2. To grant consent or leave to (someone); authorize:
  3. To afford opportunity or possibility for:

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• permission

  1. The act of permitting, especially in giving formal consent; authorization:
  2. An authorization to do something, as to quote from a book under copyright.

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  1. The act of permitting, especially in giving formal consent; authorization:
  2. An authorization to do something, as to quote from a book under copyright.

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• license

  1. Official or legal permission to engage in a regulated activity:
  2. A document, card, plate, or tag that is issued as proof of official or legal permission:
  3. A contract allowing someone to use a proprietary product or service:

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  1. Official or legal permission to engage in a regulated activity:
  2. A document, card, plate, or tag that is issued as proof of official or legal permission:
  3. A contract allowing someone to use a proprietary product or service:

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• leave

  1. To go out of or away from:
  2. To go without taking or removing:
  3. To omit or exclude:

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  1. To go out of or away from:
  2. To go without taking or removing:
  3. To omit or exclude:

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• endorsement

  1. The act of endorsing.
  2. The signature on a check, contract, instrument, or other document endorsing it.
  3. Approbation; sanction; support:

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  1. The act of endorsing.
  2. The signature on a check, contract, instrument, or other document endorsing it.
  3. Approbation; sanction; support:

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• consent

  1. To give assent, as to the proposal of another; agree:
  2. To be of the same mind or opinion.
  3. Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence.

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  1. To give assent, as to the proposal of another; agree:
  2. To be of the same mind or opinion.
  3. Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence.

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• authorization

  1. The act of authorizing.
  2. Something that authorizes; a sanction.

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  1. The act of authorizing.
  2. Something that authorizes; a sanction.

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• approval

  1. The act or an instance of approving.
  2. An official approbation; a sanction.
  3. Favorable regard; commendation.

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  1. The act or an instance of approving.
  2. An official approbation; a sanction.
  3. Favorable regard; commendation.

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• approbation

  1. An expression of warm approval; praise.
  2. Official approval.

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  1. An expression of warm approval; praise.
  2. Official approval.

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That which is allotted

• divvy

  1. To divide. Often used with up:
  2. A share or portion.

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  1. To divide. Often used with up:
  2. A share or portion.

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• cut

  1. To penetrate with a sharp edge; strike a narrow opening in.
  2. To separate into parts with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever:
  3. To sever the edges or ends of; shorten:

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  1. To penetrate with a sharp edge; strike a narrow opening in.
  2. To separate into parts with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever:
  3. To sever the edges or ends of; shorten:

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• split

  1. To divide (something) from end to end, into layers, or along the grain:
  2. To cause to be split unintentionally:
  3. To cause to undergo nuclear fission or division into elements:

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  1. To divide (something) from end to end, into layers, or along the grain:
  2. To cause to be split unintentionally:
  3. To cause to undergo nuclear fission or division into elements:

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• share

  1. A part or portion belonging to, distributed to, contributed by, or owed by a person or group:
  2. An equitable portion:
  3. One of the equal parts into which the capital stock of a company is divided:

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  1. A part or portion belonging to, distributed to, contributed by, or owed by a person or group:
  2. An equitable portion:
  3. One of the equal parts into which the capital stock of a company is divided:

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• ration

  1. A fixed portion, especially an amount of food allotted to persons in military service or to civilians in times of scarcity.
  2. Food issued or available to members of a group.
  3. To supply with rations.

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  1. A fixed portion, especially an amount of food allotted to persons in military service or to civilians in times of scarcity.
  2. Food issued or available to members of a group.
  3. To supply with rations.

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• quota

  1. A proportional share, as of goods, assigned to a group or to each member of a group; an allotment.
  2. A production assignment.
  3. A number or percentage, especially of people, constituting or designated as an upper limit:

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  1. A proportional share, as of goods, assigned to a group or to each member of a group; an allotment.
  2. A production assignment.
  3. A number or percentage, especially of people, constituting or designated as an upper limit:

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• quantum

  1. The smallest amount of a physical quantity that can exist independently, especially a discrete quantity of electromagnetic radiation.
  2. This amount of energy regarded as a unit.
  3. A quantity or amount.

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  1. The smallest amount of a physical quantity that can exist independently, especially a discrete quantity of electromagnetic radiation.
  2. This amount of energy regarded as a unit.
  3. A quantity or amount.

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• portion

  1. A section or quantity within a larger thing; a part of a whole.
  2. A part separated from a whole.
  3. A helping of food.

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  1. A section or quantity within a larger thing; a part of a whole.
  2. A part separated from a whole.
  3. A helping of food.

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• part

  1. A portion, division, piece, or segment of a whole.
  2. Any of several equal portions or fractions that can constitute a whole or into which a whole can be divided:
  3. A division of a book or artistic work such as a film:

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  1. A portion, division, piece, or segment of a whole.
  2. Any of several equal portions or fractions that can constitute a whole or into which a whole can be divided:
  3. A division of a book or artistic work such as a film:

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• measure

  1. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties:
  2. A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.
  3. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.

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  1. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties:
  2. A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.
  3. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.

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• lot

  1. A large extent, amount, or number:
  2. Used adverbially to mean “to a great degree or extent” or “frequently”:
  3. A number of associated people or things:

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  1. A large extent, amount, or number:
  2. Used adverbially to mean “to a great degree or extent” or “frequently”:
  3. A number of associated people or things:

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• dole

  1. The distribution by the government of relief payments to the unemployed.
  2. A share of money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given:
  3. One's fate.

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  1. The distribution by the government of relief payments to the unemployed.
  2. A share of money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given:
  3. One's fate.

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• allotment

  1. The act of allotting:
  2. Something allotted:

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  1. The act of allotting:
  2. Something allotted:

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• allocation

  1. an allocating or being allocated
  2. a thing or amount allocated

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  1. an allocating or being allocated
  2. a thing or amount allocated

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An accommodation made in the light of special or extenuating circumstances

• concession

  1. The act of conceding.
  2. Something, such as a point previously claimed in argument, that is later conceded.
  3. An acknowledgment or admission.

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  1. The act of conceding.
  2. Something, such as a point previously claimed in argument, that is later conceded.
  3. An acknowledgment or admission.

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Portion

• ration

  1. A fixed portion, especially an amount of food allotted to persons in military service or to civilians in times of scarcity.
  2. Food issued or available to members of a group.
  3. To supply with rations.

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  1. A fixed portion, especially an amount of food allotted to persons in military service or to civilians in times of scarcity.
  2. Food issued or available to members of a group.
  3. To supply with rations.

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• quota

  1. A proportional share, as of goods, assigned to a group or to each member of a group; an allotment.
  2. A production assignment.
  3. A number or percentage, especially of people, constituting or designated as an upper limit:

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  1. A proportional share, as of goods, assigned to a group or to each member of a group; an allotment.
  2. A production assignment.
  3. A number or percentage, especially of people, constituting or designated as an upper limit:

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• quantity

  1. A specified or indefinite number or amount:
  2. A considerable amount or number:
  3. An exact amount or number:

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  1. A specified or indefinite number or amount:
  2. A considerable amount or number:
  3. An exact amount or number:

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A periodic gratuity

• pin-money

  1. Money for incidental expenses.

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  1. Money for incidental expenses.

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• handout

  1. Food, clothing, or money given to the needy.
  2. A folder or leaflet circulated free of charge.
  3. A sheet or sheets of paper containing topical information, distributed to people attending a speech, lecture, or meeting.

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  1. Food, clothing, or money given to the needy.
  2. A folder or leaflet circulated free of charge.
  3. A sheet or sheets of paper containing topical information, distributed to people attending a speech, lecture, or meeting.

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• dole

  1. The distribution by the government of relief payments to the unemployed.
  2. A share of money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given:
  3. One's fate.

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  1. The distribution by the government of relief payments to the unemployed.
  2. A share of money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given:
  3. One's fate.

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• pocket-money

  1. Money for incidental or minor expenses.

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  1. Money for incidental or minor expenses.

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• subvention

  1. Provision of help, aid, or support.
  2. An endowment or a subsidy, as that given by a government to an institution for research; a grant of financial aid.

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  1. Provision of help, aid, or support.
  2. An endowment or a subsidy, as that given by a government to an institution for research; a grant of financial aid.

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• aid

  1. To provide assistance, support, or relief to:
  2. To provide assistance, support, or relief:
  3. The act or result of helping; assistance:

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  1. To provide assistance, support, or relief to:
  2. To provide assistance, support, or relief:
  3. The act or result of helping; assistance:

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• contribution

  1. The act of contributing.
  2. Something contributed.
  3. A payment exacted for a special purpose; an impost or a levy.

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  1. The act of contributing.
  2. Something contributed.
  3. A payment exacted for a special purpose; an impost or a levy.

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• grant for support

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• inheritance

  1. The action of inheriting something:
  2. Something inherited or to be inherited:
  3. Something regarded as a heritage:

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  1. The action of inheriting something:
  2. Something inherited or to be inherited:
  3. Something regarded as a heritage:

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• legacy

  1. Money or property given to another by will.
  2. Something handed down from an ancestor or a predecessor or from the past:
  3. An individual who is either an applicant to an educational institution or a matriculated student and is the child of an alumna or alumnus.

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  1. Money or property given to another by will.
  2. Something handed down from an ancestor or a predecessor or from the past:
  3. An individual who is either an applicant to an educational institution or a matriculated student and is the child of an alumna or alumnus.

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• bequest

  1. The act of giving or leaving personal property by a will.
  2. Something that is bequeathed; a legacy.

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  1. The act of giving or leaving personal property by a will.
  2. Something that is bequeathed; a legacy.

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• stint

  1. To be frugal or economical in providing something; hold back:
  2. To stop or desist.
  3. To restrict (someone) in what is provided or allowed:

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  1. To be frugal or economical in providing something; hold back:
  2. To stop or desist.
  3. To restrict (someone) in what is provided or allowed:

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• viaticum

  1. in ancient Rome, money or supplies provided as traveling expenses to an officer on an official mission
  2. money or supplies for any journey
  3. the Eucharist as given to a dying person or to one in danger of death

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  1. in ancient Rome, money or supplies provided as traveling expenses to an officer on an official mission
  2. money or supplies for any journey
  3. the Eucharist as given to a dying person or to one in danger of death

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• pay

  1. To give money to in return for goods or services rendered:
  2. To give (money) in exchange for goods or services:
  3. To discharge or settle (a debt or obligation):

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  1. To give money to in return for goods or services rendered:
  2. To give (money) in exchange for goods or services:
  3. To discharge or settle (a debt or obligation):

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• honorarium

  1. A payment given to a professional person for services for which fees are not legally or traditionally required.

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  1. A payment given to a professional person for services for which fees are not legally or traditionally required.

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• subsidy

  1. Monetary assistance granted by a government to a person or group in support of an enterprise regarded as being in the public interest.
  2. Financial assistance given by one person or government to another.
  3. Money formerly granted to the British Crown by Parliament.

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  1. Monetary assistance granted by a government to a person or group in support of an enterprise regarded as being in the public interest.
  2. Financial assistance given by one person or government to another.
  3. Money formerly granted to the British Crown by Parliament.

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• interest

  1. A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something:
  2. Something, such as a quality, subject, or activity, that evokes this mental state:
  3. Regard for one's own benefit or advantage; self-interest:

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  1. A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something:
  2. Something, such as a quality, subject, or activity, that evokes this mental state:
  3. Regard for one's own benefit or advantage; self-interest:

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• bounty

  1. Liberality in giving.
  2. Something given liberally.
  3. A reward, inducement, or payment, especially one given by a government for acts deemed beneficial to the state, such as killing predatory animals, growing certain crops, starting certain industries, or enlisting for military service.

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  1. Liberality in giving.
  2. Something given liberally.
  3. A reward, inducement, or payment, especially one given by a government for acts deemed beneficial to the state, such as killing predatory animals, growing certain crops, starting certain industries, or enlisting for military service.

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• prize

  1. Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition.
  2. Something worth striving for; a highly desirable possession.
  3. Offered or given as a prize:

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  1. Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition.
  2. Something worth striving for; a highly desirable possession.
  3. Offered or given as a prize:

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• fellowship

  1. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms:
  2. Friendship; comradeship:
  3. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests:

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  1. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms:
  2. Friendship; comradeship:
  3. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests:

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• scholarship

  1. The methods, discipline, and attainments of a scholar or scholars.
  2. Knowledge resulting from study and research in a particular field.
  3. A grant of financial aid awarded to a student, as for the purpose of attending a college.

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  1. The methods, discipline, and attainments of a scholar or scholars.
  2. Knowledge resulting from study and research in a particular field.
  3. A grant of financial aid awarded to a student, as for the purpose of attending a college.

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• endowment

  1. The act of endowing.
  2. Funds or property donated to an institution, individual, or group as a source of income.
  3. A natural gift, ability, or quality.

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  1. The act of endowing.
  2. Funds or property donated to an institution, individual, or group as a source of income.
  3. A natural gift, ability, or quality.

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• settled rate

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• stated maintenance

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• annuity

  1. The annual payment of an allowance or income.
  2. The right to receive this payment or the obligation to make this payment.
  3. A contract or agreement by which one receives fixed payments on an investment for a lifetime or for a specified number of years.

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  1. The annual payment of an allowance or income.
  2. The right to receive this payment or the obligation to make this payment.
  3. A contract or agreement by which one receives fixed payments on an investment for a lifetime or for a specified number of years.

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• alimony

  1. An allowance for support made under court order to a divorced person by the former spouse, usually the chief provider during the marriage. Alimony may also be granted without a divorce, as between legally separated persons.
  2. A means of livelihood; maintenance.

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  1. An allowance for support made under court order to a divorced person by the former spouse, usually the chief provider during the marriage. Alimony may also be granted without a divorce, as between legally separated persons.
  2. A means of livelihood; maintenance.

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• pension

  1. A sum of money paid regularly as a retirement benefit or by way of patronage.
  2. To grant a pension to.
  3. To retire or dismiss with a pension:

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  1. A sum of money paid regularly as a retirement benefit or by way of patronage.
  2. To grant a pension to.
  3. To retire or dismiss with a pension:

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• travel grant

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• grant

  1. To allow or consent to the fulfillment of (something requested):
  2. To give or confer officially or formally:
  3. To transfer (property) by a deed.

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  1. To allow or consent to the fulfillment of (something requested):
  2. To give or confer officially or formally:
  3. To transfer (property) by a deed.

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• gift

  1. Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation:
  2. The act of giving:
  3. A talent, endowment, aptitude, or inclination:

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  1. Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation:
  2. The act of giving:
  3. A talent, endowment, aptitude, or inclination:

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• remittance

  1. The sending of money to someone at a distance.
  2. The sum of money sent.

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  1. The sending of money to someone at a distance.
  2. The sum of money sent.

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• pittance

  1. A meager monetary allowance, wage, or remuneration.
  2. A very small amount:

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  1. A meager monetary allowance, wage, or remuneration.
  2. A very small amount:

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• quarterage

  1. A monetary allowance, wage, or payment made or received quarterly.

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  1. A monetary allowance, wage, or payment made or received quarterly.

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• hire

  1. To engage the services of (a person) for a fee; employ:
  2. To engage the temporary use of for a fee; rent:
  3. To grant the services of or the temporary use of for a fee:

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  1. To engage the services of (a person) for a fee; employ:
  2. To engage the temporary use of for a fee; rent:
  3. To grant the services of or the temporary use of for a fee:

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• recompense

  1. To award compensation to:
  2. To award compensation for; make a return for:
  3. Amends made, as for damage or loss.

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  1. To award compensation to:
  2. To award compensation for; make a return for:
  3. Amends made, as for damage or loss.

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• fee

  1. A fixed sum charged, as by an institution or by law, for a privilege:
  2. A charge for professional services:
  3. A tip; a gratuity.

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  1. A fixed sum charged, as by an institution or by law, for a privilege:
  2. A charge for professional services:
  3. A tip; a gratuity.

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• commission

  1. The act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty.
  2. The authority so granted.
  3. The matter or task so authorized:

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  1. The act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty.
  2. The authority so granted.
  3. The matter or task so authorized:

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• wage

  1. A regular payment, usually on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially for manual or unskilled work.
  2. The price of labor in an economy.
  3. A fitting return; a recompense:

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  1. A regular payment, usually on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially for manual or unskilled work.
  2. The price of labor in an economy.
  3. A fitting return; a recompense:

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• salary

  1. Fixed compensation for services, paid to a person on a regular basis.

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  1. Fixed compensation for services, paid to a person on a regular basis.

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• stipend

  1. A fixed and regular payment, such as a salary for services rendered or an allowance.

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  1. A fixed and regular payment, such as a salary for services rendered or an allowance.

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Discount

• adjustment

  1. The act of adjusting or the state of being adjusted.
  2. A means of adjusting.
  3. Settlement of a debt or claim.

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  1. The act of adjusting or the state of being adjusted.
  2. A means of adjusting.
  3. Settlement of a debt or claim.

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• cut

  1. To penetrate with a sharp edge; strike a narrow opening in.
  2. To separate into parts with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever:
  3. To sever the edges or ends of; shorten:

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  1. To penetrate with a sharp edge; strike a narrow opening in.
  2. To separate into parts with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever:
  3. To sever the edges or ends of; shorten:

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• deduction

  1. The act of deducting; subtraction.
  2. An amount that is or may be deducted:
  3. The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.

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  1. The act of deducting; subtraction.
  2. An amount that is or may be deducted:
  3. The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.

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• reduction

  1. The act or process of reducing.
  2. The result of reducing:
  3. The amount by which something is lessened or diminished:

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  1. The act or process of reducing.
  2. The result of reducing:
  3. The amount by which something is lessened or diminished:

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