About The Word Sortition
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Sortition
Sortition Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Sortition?
[n] making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sortition: casting lots | drawing lots Related Terms | Find terms related to Sortition: See Also | conclusion | decision | determination Sortition In Webster's Dictionary \Sor*ti"tion\, n. [L. sortitio, from sortiri to draw
or cast lots, fr. sors, sortis, a lot.]
Selection or appointment by lot. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall.
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