draw a prize

draw a prize
To ascertain, by chance or otherwise, who is entitled to a particular result, or a particular thing, by means of some pre-arranged mode of ascertaining the result. As soon as the number, which entitles the ticket holder to the money or article, is drawn from the wheel, or otherwise ascertained, the prize is said to be drawn. The receiving of the prize is a separate act. People v Kent, 6 Cal 89.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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