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Webster 1913 Edition
Quota
Quo′ta
(kwō′tȧ)
, Noun.
[LL., fr. L.
quota
(sc. pars
), fr. quotus
which or what in number, of what number, how many, fr. quot
how many, akin to quis
, qui
, who: cf. It. quota
a share. See Who
.] 1.
A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
“Quota of troops and money.” Motley.
Webster 1828 Edition
Quota
QUO'TA
,Noun.
A just part or share; or the share, part or proportion assigned to each. Each state was ordered to furnish its quota of troops.