01 n. The act of allotting; assignment.
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The act of allotting; assignment.
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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.“The alloments of God and nature.” — L'Estrange.“A vineyard and an allotment for olives and herbs.” — Broome.
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The allowance of a specific amount of scrip or of a particular thing to a particular person.(law)
Phrases & compounds
Cottage allotment —
an allotment of a small portion of land to a country laborer for garden cultivation.