Dole (out) (4)
'dole out' is the definition.
(allotting is a kind of doling out)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for allot that I've seen before include "Dispense or distribute" , "Ration" , "Award (share, task)" , "Assign (to someone)" , "Apportion, share" .)
'dole out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for mete that I've seen before include "Administer or hand out" , "Dispense, give (out)" , "Give as due - say punishment" , "Dole (out)" , "Measure" .)