overallocation

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English

Etymology

From over- +‎ allocation.

Noun

overallocation (uncountable)

  1. Excess allocation
    • 2009 March 7, Kate Galbraith, “Little Impact Is Foreseen Over Change for Emissions”, in New York Times:
      The carbon-trading pact “has struggled with credibility from Day 1, given the starting overallocation of emissions allowances,” Alex Rau, of the carbon-trading firm Climate Wedge, said in an e-mail message.