| Pronunciation: | | sowr'tishun
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[n] making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn |
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SORTITION is a 9 letter word that starts with S. |
| | Synonyms: | | casting lots, drawing lots |
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| | See Also: | | conclusion, decision, determination |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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