Mete out; allocate (5)
I believe the answer is:
allot
This clue is a double definition.
'mete out' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'allocate' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for allot that I've seen before include "Earmark" , "Dedicate" , "grant" , "Dish out" , "Assign (to someone)" .)