Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Allowance given to a wife from her husband on separation

Correct option is B

The term alimony refers to the payment made by a husband to his wife after separation or divorce to provide financial support. It is an allowance given to the wife from her husband's income to support herself and their children, if any. Therefore, option (b) is the correct one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 The other options are:
 Allegory: A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
 Affidavit: A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
 Advocacy: Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.