We see also an imitation of the American constitution in the principle which allots to the central government only certain enumerated powers, and leaves the residuary power of legislation to the States.
"Canada under British Rule 1760-1900"
John G. Bourinot
To some He allots heart-and the beating pulse of humanity is theirs.
"Love Stories"
Mary Roberts Rinehart
A jury, named by the competitors themselves, examines the different pictures, classes them according to the degree of merit which it finds they possess, and the Minister of the Interior allots to each of the artists crowned a sum in payment of a new work which they are bound to furnish to the government.
"Paris As It Was and As It Is"
Francis W. Blagdon