(Inscription, Livy, Velleius, Florus); from Allobrox (Horace): a people of Gallia Narbonensis, situated between the rivers Isara and Rhodanus, and the Lacus Lemanus; commended by Cicero for their fidelity; but reproached by Horace on account of their fondness for novelty.

Novisque rebus infidelis Allobrox. Epod. 16.

ALLOCATION denotes the admitting or allowing of an article of an account, especially in the exchequer. Hence

ALLOCATIONE Facienda, is a writ directed to the lord treasurer, or barons of the exchequer, commanding them to allow an accountant such sums as he has lawfully expended in the execution of his office.