Crossword Genius

Proper setting for further allotment (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reallocation

'further allotment' is the definition.

'proper setting' is the wordplay.
'proper' becomes 'real' ('real' can be similar in meaning to 'proper').
'setting' becomes 'location' (I've seen this before**).
'real'+'location'='REALLOCATION'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for reallocation that I've seen before include "further distribution" , "Giving new assignment" , "fresh assignment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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