0 an amount of money that is added to a person's basic pay or pension because of rising prices and other costs:
Giving relief to its employees and pensioners from inflation, the central government announced a seven percentage point increase in dearness allowance.
The general strikes forced up the 'dearness allowance'.
The report led to a 6% increase in dearness allowance for central govt employees from 16% to 22%.
During tours, students get travel and dearness allowances on par with staff members of the institute.
