allotment

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An amount of something given to a person or set aside for a purpose.

   Your monthly allotment of data runs out if you watch too many videos.

2. 2
   noun

   A small piece of public land that people rent to grow fruit and vegetables.

   Every weekend he goes to his allotment to tend his tomatoes and beans.

From Old French alotement (modern French allotement). By surface analysis, allot + -ment.

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