referendum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-referendum.wav

referendum referenda referendums

From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“to announce”).

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antireferendum neverendum preferendum proreferendum pseudoreferendum

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