Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
genoese lottery — /jenowiyz lotariy/ Also known as the numerical lottery. As distinguished from the class lottery (see the title Dutch lottery), it is a scheme by which, out of 90 consecutive numbers, five are to be selected or drawn by lot. The players have fixed … Black's law dictionary
Lottery — ticket redirects here. For the film, see Lottery Ticket (film). For other uses, see Lottery (disambiguation). A lottery is a form of gambling which involves the drawing of lots for a prize. Lottery is outlawed by some governments, while others… … Wikipedia
Lottery mathematics — This article discusses the way to calculate various probabilities in a lottery game in which one selects 6 numbers from 49, and hopes that as many of those 6 as possible match the 6 that are randomly selected from the same pool of 49 numbers in… … Wikipedia
Dutch lottery — Also known as the class lottery. As distinguished from the Genoese lottery (q.v.), it is a scheme in which the number and value of the prizes are regularly estimated, all the ticket holders are interested at once in the play, and chance… … Black's law dictionary
Dutch lottery — Also known as the class lottery. As distinguished from the Genoese lottery (q.v.), it is a scheme in which the number and value of the prizes are regularly estimated, all the ticket holders are interested at once in the play, and chance… … Black's law dictionary
numerical lottery — See genoese lottery … Black's law dictionary
Sweepstakes — In the United States consumer sales promotions known as sweepstakes or simply sweeps (both single and plural) have become associated with marketing promotions targeted toward both generating enthusiasm and providing incentive reactions among… … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
Italian profanity — Italian language Schools and Encyclopaediae Accademia della Crusca Sicilian School Enciclopedia Italiana Language Alphabet Dialects Grammar Pron … Wikipedia
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
