allot
/əˈlɒt/ · al·lot
verb
- To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot. The village council decided to allot the land among the new settlers.
- To assign or designate as a task or for a purpose. She was allotted the responsibility of leading the project team.
Did you know? The word 'allot' is often used in the context of land distribution, particularly in rural areas where land is divided among settlers or farmers.