As for the rest of the time--when I'm watching ballroom-dancing competitions and searching for batteries for my Bop It and extracting all the sopapilla pieces from a gallon of limited edition cinnamon ice cream with the precision of a brain surgeon--there's no real excuse.
Definition of ALLOWANCE: A deduction, an average payment, a portion assigned or allowed: the act of allowing. The Law Dictionary Featuring Black's Law Dictionary Free Online Legal Dictionary 2nd Ed. Navigation
parsonage allowance. A housing allowance given by a religious body to its ordained clergy. It usually covers the fair market rental value and maintenance (furnishing, utilities, etc.) of a home used for official duties. Excluded from income tax, it is included under self-employment taxes.