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referendum
[ ref-uh-ren-duhm ]
noun
- the principle or practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body, head of state, etc., to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection. Compare initiative ( def 4a ).
- a measure thus referred.
- a vote on such a measure.
referendum
/ ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm /
noun
- submission of an issue of public importance to the direct vote of the electorate
- a vote on such a measure
- a poll of the members of a club, union, or other group to determine their views on some matter
- a diplomatic official's note to his government requesting instructions
referendum
1- A direct popular vote on an issue of public policy, such as a proposed amendment to a state constitution or a proposed law. Referendums, which allow the general population to participate in policymaking, are not used at the national level, but are common at the state and local levels. A referendum is often used to gauge popular approval or rejection of laws recently passed or under consideration by a state legislature. A referendum can also be used to initiate legislative action.
referendum
2- A vote by the general public, rather than by governmental bodies, on a bill or some other important issue; a plebiscite . ( See under “American Politics.” )
Word History and Origins
Origin of referendum1
Word History and Origins
Origin of referendum1
Example Sentences
Subsequent talk of using a UK general election as a substitute referendum lacked credibility.
In 2022, the UK Supreme Court ruled that Holyrood did not have the power to stage another independence referendum - a move which has been blocked by the UK government.
That’s largely the way Biden ran his reelection campaign until he stepped aside; in fact, he explicitly said that he intended to make the election a referendum on Trump.
Although Greenland's right to self-determination is enshrined into law by the 2009 Self-Rule Act, there are several steps to take before the territory could break away from Denmark, including holding a referendum.
Black had been energised by the independence referendum in 2014, which she calls a "magical" time.
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