set-aside

set-a·side (st-sd)

n.

1. Something, such as land or a certain percentage of profits, that is set aside for a specific purpose.

2. A federal program requiring that a certain percentage of government funds and contracts be reserved for businesses owned by women and members of minority groups.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

set-aside - reserved in advance booked, engaged reserved - set aside for the use of a particular person or party