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
In Britain, an allotment is a small area of land in a town which a person rents to grow plants and vegetables on
An allotment of something is a share or amount of it that is given to someone. His meager allotment of gas had to be saved for emergencies. = allocation
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"
The allowance of a specific amount of scrip or of a particular thing to a particular person