Assign a piece of land, say, to (5)

I believe the answer is:

allot

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'assign' is the definition.
('allot' can be a synonym of 'assign')

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for allot that I've seen before include "grant" , "Dish out" , "Dedicate" , "Assign or distribute" , "Award (share, task)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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