set aside

/ˈsɛt əˌsaɪd/
adjective
  1. Reserved or designated for a particular use or group.
    • These set-aside seats are for guests with disabilities.
    • The set-aside land is protected from development.
    • The set-aside funds can only be used for research.
noun
  1. An amount of money or resources reserved for a specific purpose.
    • She has a monthly set-aside for her vacation fund.
    • The company created a set-aside for emergency repairs.
    • The government announced a set-aside for small business loans.
  2. A legal or official decision to cancel or postpone something, such as a fine or a contract.
    • The court granted a set-aside of the eviction notice.
    • The judge ordered a set-aside of the penalty due to new evidence.
    • They requested a set-aside of the contract because of a technical error.
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