Drawing lots and Sortition

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Drawing lots noun - Making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn.

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Sortition is a synonym for drawing lots. In some cases you can use "Sortition" instead a noun phrase "Drawing lots".

Sortition noun - Making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn.

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Drawing lots is a synonym for sortition. You can use "Drawing lots" instead a noun "Sortition".

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Sortition and Drawing lots. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/drawing_lots/sortition

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