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Aleatory

A′le-a-to-ry

,
Adj.
[L.
aleatorius
, fr.
alea
chance, die.]
(Law)
Depending on some uncertain contingency;
as, an
aleatory
contract
.
Bouvier.

Definition 2024

aleatory

aleatory

English

Adjective

aleatory ‎(not comparable)

  1. Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance

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Etymology

From Latin āleātōrius, from āleātor ‎(“dice-player”), from ālea ‎(“a die”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/, /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæɪ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ri/, /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ri/

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