doles out (6)
'doles out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for allots that I've seen before include "Distributes, gives as share" , "Apportions or assigns" , "Allows to have" , "Gives, apportions" , "Dispenses or distributes" .)
(Other definitions for shares that I've seen before include "The equal parts forming a company's business capital" , "Portions or divisions" , "Possesses or uses jointly with others, say a flat" , "Portions divided among a number" , "Distributes, gives portions to others" .)
'doles out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Another definition for metes that I've seen is " Hands (out)".)