Democracy initially denied, draws lots (6)

I believe the answer is:

oodles

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'lots' is the definition.
(informal term for a large amount)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for oodles that I've seen before include "Informally, great quantities" , "Lashings, loads" , "Very great amount (colloq.)" , "Very many, lots" , "a feast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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