(~s)
1.
A ~ is the limited number or quantity of something which is officially allowed.
The ~ of four tickets per person had been reduced to two.
N-COUNT: oft N of n
2.
A ~ is a fixed maximum or minimum proportion of people from a particular group who are allowed to do something, such as come and live in a country or work for the government.
The bill would force employers to adopt a ~ system when recruiting workers.
N-COUNT: oft N of n, N n
3.
Someone’s ~ of something is their expected or deserved share of it.
They have the usual ~ of human weaknesses, no doubt.
= share
N-COUNT: oft N of n