Quō'tā, n.

noun

n. [Lat. quota (sc. pars), from quotus, which or what in number, of what number, how many, from quot, how many; It. quota, Sp. cuota, Pr. cota, Fr. cote, Norm. Fr. quote.] A proportional part or share; or the share, part, or proportion assigned to each. “Quota of troops and money.” Mottley.