1. the practice of foretelling the future by drawing lots or using other methods of divination
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The ancient Romans practiced sortilege by drawing marked stones from a bag.
• Medieval scholars wrote extensively about various forms of sortilege.
• The village elder was known for her skill in sortilege and dream interpretation.
• Historical records show that sortilege was common in many ancient cultures.
• The book described different methods of sortilege used throughout history.