Allot Definition

allot
verb
  1. give out; "We were assigned new uniforms"
  2. allow to have; "grant a privilege"
  3. administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"

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