sweepstake
Definition
Promotional scheme in which prizes are given to winners selected only by chance (at random) from the entries received. Sweepstakes do not require a purchase (consideration) otherwise they would become a lottery (which requires a license to operate). See also contest.
sweepstake is in the Advertising, Marketing, & Sales subject.
sweepstake appears in the definitions of the following terms: lottery, game and contest
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