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(lot′ər·ē) noun plural ·ter·ies
A distribution of, or scheme for distributing, prizes as determined by chance or lot, especially where such chances are allotted by sale of tickets; hence, any chance disposition of any matter. [<Ital. lotteria <lotto lottery, lot <F lot <Gmc.]
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