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Selection or appointment by lot.

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  1. n. Selection or appointment by lot.
  2. n. making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn
  3. Selection or appointment by lot. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
  4. n making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn