English Explanatory Dictionary

popular initiative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A petition whereby, upon reaching a prespecified number of signatures by registered voters, the populace forces the government to either enact a law or hold a public vote on the matter.

Word forms

popular initiative popular initiatives

Related words

referendum
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