allotment

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French alotement, (French allotement).

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA: /ʌˈlot.mɛnt/

[edit] Noun

allotment (plural allotments)

  1. The act of allotting; assignment.
  2. That which is allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed; that which is assigned by lot, or by the act of God; anything set apart for a special use or to a distinct party.
  3. (law) The allowance of a specific amount of scrip or of a particular thing to a particular person.
  4. (UK) A plot of land rented from the council for growing fruit and vegetables.

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