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The Clue

Allotment (5 letter answer)

The Answer

QUOTA

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Notes

The answer QUOTA is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.

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It may be met or filled

Definition

QUOTA as a noun:

1. a prescribed number; "all the salesmen met their quota for the month"
2. a proportional share assigned to each participant
3. a limitation on imports; "the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated"