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Sortition

Sortition Meaning & Definition
Sortition Definition And Meaning

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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