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Simple English definitions for legal terms

allowance

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A quick definition of allowance:

An allowance is a portion of money that is given to someone. It can be given regularly or as a one-time grant. For example, parents may give their children an allowance each week to teach them about money management. In some cases, the law may require an allowance to be given to a surviving spouse or children from a decedent's estate. An allowance can also refer to a discount given to customers who get their goods from a seller's warehouse.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A share or portion of money that is assigned or granted.

Examples:

  • Allowance pendente lite: Temporary financial support given to a spouse during a divorce proceeding.
  • Backhaul allowance: A discount given to customers who pick up goods from a seller's warehouse, reflecting the seller's savings on freight costs.
  • Family allowance: A portion of a deceased person's estate set aside by law for their surviving spouse, children, or parents, regardless of any will or competing claims.

The examples illustrate how an allowance can be used in different contexts. In a divorce proceeding, one spouse may be granted temporary financial support to cover their expenses until the divorce is finalized. A backhaul allowance is a discount given to customers who pick up goods from a seller's warehouse, which helps the seller save on shipping costs. A family allowance is a portion of a deceased person's estate that is set aside by law for their surviving family members, regardless of any will or competing claims.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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