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[ verb ] distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

Synonyms

allocate

Examples

"I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis" "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip"

Used in print

(Legislation on Foreign Relations. Committee on Foreign...)

In connection with any claim decided by the Commission pursuant to this Title in which an award is made , the Commission may , upon the written request of the claimant or any attorney heretofore or hereafter employed by such claimant , determine and apportion the just and reasonable attorney 's fees for services rendered with_respect_to such claim , but the total amount of the fees so determined in any case shall not exceed 10 per_centum of the total amount paid pursuant to the award .

(Grants-in-Aid and Other Financial Assistance...)

Funds allotted in_addition to their minimum allotment are apportioned to the two agencies as they may determine .

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[ verb ] give out as one's portion or share
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