The catch allowed to be taken from a stock, by a fishery during a specified time period. Often defined as the Total Allowable Catch (TAC), it is often allocated explicitly amongst those having a right of access to the stock. See: Quota, Access right.
ALLOWABLE CATCH
Meaning of ALLOWABLE CATCH in English
Fishery English glossary. Английский глоссарий рыболовства . 2012