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sortition

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sortition [sɔːˈtɪʃən]
n
the act of casting lots
[from Latin sortitio, from sortiri to cast lots]
sortition
the casting of lots, as in a gambling game.
See also: Gambling
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sortition - making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn
casting lots, drawing lots
decision, determination, conclusion - the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"


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