2) lottery. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...The term is not applicable when lots are drawn without payment by the interested parties to determine some matter, e.g., the distribution of property among heirs....
3) United States. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...United States, officially United States of America, republic (2000 pop. 281,421,906), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's...
4) sweepstakes. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...Prizes are awarded to the holders of winning tickets. In the case of a horse race, the draw is made from the names of all the horses entered in the race and vast...