Regular sum given to cover expenses (9)

I believe the answer is:

allowance

(Other definitions for allowance that I've seen before include "Ration, quota" , "Allotted share" , "Ocean wall (anag.)" , "Allotted ration" , "Stipend" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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