Allotment Definition

allotment
noun
  1. a share set aside for a specific purpose
  2. 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"

"Allotment" in song lyrics

See how allotment is used in real songs:

  • "2006 mileage allotment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "2006 irs mileage allotment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "usda tobacco allotment"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "allotment"

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