drawing lots

Noun

Meaning

making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn

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By means of drawing lots it was decided who had to undertake service in the French army. Source: Internet

Other methods included interpreting the behavior of cult animals, drawing lots, or consulting statues through which a priest apparently spoke. Source: Internet

The procedure by which dukes were elected in wartime, by drawing lots, is presumed to have had religious significance, i. e. in giving trust to divine providence – it seems – to guide the random decision making. Source: Internet

There are conflicting reports about whether the Chinese ' golden urn ' was utilised by drawing lots to choose him. Source: Internet

The victim is chosen by drawing lots. Source: Internet

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