overallocation

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^[1]:

     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.