sortition Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn
    drawing lots; casting lots.

WordNet

Sor*ti"tion noun
Etymology
L. sortitio, from sortiri to draw or cast lots, fr. sors, sortis, a lot.
Definitions
  1. Selection or appointment by lot. Obs. Bp. Hall.

Webster 1913