SORTITION


Meaning of SORTITION in English

n.

Pronunciation: so ̇ r- ' ti-sh ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin sortition-, sortitio, from sortiri to cast or draw lots, from sort-, sors lot

Date: 1597

: the act or an instance of casting lots

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