Random Selection
/ˈrændəm səˈlɛkʃən/
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- (n.) The method of selecting individuals or items by chance to ensure impartiality, often used in jury selection or sampling evidence.
The jury was chosen through a random selection process to ensure fairness.
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Random selection is a fundamental tool to promote fairness and avoid bias in legal procedures such as jury duty and evidentiary sampling.
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